US embassy refutes American professor Bruce Gilley’s claim, says Malaysia still safe to travel
- Gilley said he left the country due to safety concerns caused by an ‘Islamo-fascist mob whipped up by the government’
- The academician was panned for his controversial comments made during a lecture at the University of Malaya
“There is no change to the US travel advisory, which remains at Level 1, the lowest level out of four,” it said in a statement.
According to the United States Bureau of Consular Affairs, Level 1 is the lowest advisory level for safety and security, between Levels 1 to 4, and 4 being “do not travel”.
At Level 1, travellers are to exercise normal precautions in the country, it said.
The US State Department’s website showed that Malaysia has been on Level 1 since its last update on July 24, 2023. Additionally, its country information on Malaysia says that the two sides have healthy bilateral ties.
“Economic ties are robust, and there is a long history of people-to-people exchanges. Malaysia has a diverse democracy and is an important partner in US engagement with Southeast Asia,” it said.