Special reminder of traveling to Sabah and Labuan during the Spring Festival.

As the Spring Festival approaches, all the staff of the Consulate General in Kota Kinabalu extend New Year greetings to China tourists visiting Sabah and Labuan Island. In order to ensure a safe and smooth journey, the Consulate General specially reminds as follows:

1. Make full preparations. When traveling, you should choose a qualified travel agency and sign a contract through formal channels to fully understand the rights and obligations of both parties, ensure the safety of the trip and avoid disputes. It is recommended to buy personal accident insurance to understand the insurance situation of the play items. Moreover, some scenic spots in Sabah and Labuan, especially the islands, have poor cell phone signals. It is recommended to inform relatives and friends of the detailed itinerary before departure and agree on the contact information.

2. Orderly border clearance. According to the regulations of Malaysian Immigration Bureau, the holder of ENTRI visa (with a stay of 15 days) is only allowed to fly directly from Chinese mainland to Malaysia, but is not allowed to transfer to a third country or region, and is only allowed to enter the country once with this visa within 3 months. Please line up and keep quiet when entering or leaving the country. Be sure to check your passport carefully after crossing the border to ensure that you have an entry stamp to avoid being blocked when you leave the country again.

3. Pay attention to water safety. Before and after the Spring Festival, Sabah and Labuan are rainy seasons. The nearby sea area is stormy, so don't force yourself to go out to sea in bad weather. You must obey the arrangement of the travel agency. Diving, snorkeling and other water sports are risky. There are many cases of drowning in our area every year. It is recommended to travel together and take care of each other. Be sure to do what you can according to your physical condition and strictly abide by the relevant rules. Never go to the remote sea to play in the sea.

4. take care of your property. Cases of tourists stealing and robbing have occurred from time to time. Please take good care of your belongings and certificates, and don't go out alone at night. Women should be especially vigilant, and it is best to be accompanied by men. Please call the police in time in case of robbery. If you need to reissue your certificate, please contact the Consulate General in time.

5. Pay attention to traffic safety. Vehicles in Malaysia are all right-handed, and there are few sidewalks in urban areas. Please strictly abide by local traffic laws and regulations, and don't cross the road or run a red light. Taxi application software is convenient and affordable, but the relevant local regulatory measures are not perfect. Please choose carefully.

6. Be careful of diseases. There are many mosquitoes in some areas of Shamin, and diseases such as dengue fever and malaria occur from time to time. When participating in outdoor activities, it is recommended to be prepared for insect and mosquito repellent. The food in each scenic spot is mainly seafood. Please pay attention to food hygiene, prevent "illness from entering the mouth", and prepare relevant drugs to prevent acute gastrointestinal diseases in advance.

7. Prevent overseas fraud. Carefully participate in all kinds of overseas tourism activities in the name of "business investigation", keep your eyes open, be vigilant and avoid property losses. If you want to invest in real estate and other related investments, you must consult lawyers, accountants and other professionals before making a decision to avoid being cheated.

8. protect rights rationally and legally. Remind tourists not to be greedy and choose the "low tour fee" scheme. You can visit the website of /to Sabah Tourism Bureau to inquire about regular travel agencies. In case of tourism disputes, please express your demands reasonably and protect your rights rationally according to law. You can report to Sabah Tourism Bureau or call China National Tourism Administration's 1231 tourist complaint hotline.

9. Travel in a civilized way, starting with me. Shamin ethnic groups live in harmony, but there are many taboos such as religion and culture. When in Rome, do as the Romans do, please behave appropriately, pay attention to your image, obey the arrangement of tour guides, abide by local laws, and respect local cultural traditions and religious habits. Tourists are strictly prohibited from destroying, picking up corals, fishing and feeding marine life in marine protected areas. Please establish a good image of civilization and protect the marine ecology.

in case of emergency, call the police immediately and contact the consulate general.

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