Welcome to the Australian High Commission, Malaysia
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Latest Announcements
Media Release: Australia Reflects on 70 Years in Malaysia and Charts the Course for 2026
The Australian High Commissioner in Malaysia reflected on Australia’s landmark year in 2025 commemorating 70 years of diplomatic presence in Malaysia. The High Commissioner highlighted our seven decades of strong diplomatic, strategic and community ties which are founded on mutual trust, shared history, and common interests, as well as a commitment to regional prosperity. Read more...
Ongoing Protests
Since the recent outbreak of conflict in Israel and Gaza, there have been ongoing protests throughout Kuala Lumpur. Protest activity is usually the largest on Fridays and weekends.
Protests tend to happen near central landmarks and busy tourist areas, including around Kuala Lumpur City Centre, the National Mosque, the US Embassy and Merdeka Square.
For more information, visit Smartraveller.
Consular services
The Australian High Commission continues to provide consular assistance for Australians in Malaysia. The Consular Services Charter outlines the consular assistance that may be provided to Australians overseas, and also responsibilities that lie outside the Australian Government’s consular role.
If you require consular assistance while in Malaysia, you can contact the Australian High Commission Consular Office in Kuala Lumpur between 8.30am - 4:30pm (weekdays) at +60 3 2146 5575. Alternatively, you can email us at: [email protected]
If you require consular assistance outside of business hours, or on a weekend, you can call the Consular Emergency Centre in Australia, which is operational 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, on +61 2 6261 3305, or via our High Commission switchboard, +60 3 2146 5555.
Travel advice specific to Malaysia can be found at https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/asia/malaysia.
Smartraveller
Smartraveller has the latest, authoritative travel advice so you can be informed and prepared about overseas travel. Subscribe to receive travel advice updates - by simply supplying your name and email address – straight to your inbox.
You can now also subscribe to the new SMS service - by supplying your mobile number – to receive critical alerts in the event of a crisis overseas.
In a crisis, Smartraveller will activate a crisis page on its website. It will make it easier for you or someone you know to contact the Australian Government if you need help. It will supplement the consular emergency hotline.
Visit www.smartraveller.gov.au to subscribe or connect with Smartraveller on Facebook and Twitter.
Study in Australia
For further information on studying and living in Australia, please visit the Australian Government website, www.studyaustralia.gov.au. This website provides information on Australian institutions, courses, scholarships, application process, visa requirements and more. If you’re unsure as to what career or course would be best fit for you, try the Career Matcher tool. Alternatively, use the comprehensive search tool on the StudyAustralia website and submit your enquiry about a course.
