Residents and travelers in the central and western states of Peninsular Malaysia have been advised to prepare for severe weather as Tropical Storm Senyar approaches. According to the Malaysian Meteorological Department, the storm is moving east-southeast into the Strait of Melaka at a speed of approximately 24 kilometers per hour. Heavy rain, strong winds, and possible flooding are expected from November 27 to November 29.
The areas likely to be most affected include Kedah, Penang, Perak, Pahang, Selangor, Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya, Negeri Sembilan, Melaka, and Johor.
The U.S. Embassy in Kuala Lumpur issued an alert advising people in these regions to take precautions. The embassy recommended that individuals "monitor local media for updates," "carry proper identification, including a U.S. passport with a current Malaysian visa," "have evacuation plans that do not rely on U.S. government assistance," "notify friends and family of your current location," and "check your email regularly for further alerts."
For up-to-date weather information, residents can refer to the METMalaysia website or use the myCuaca app and official social media channels. The Malaysian Meteorological Department hotline is also available at 1-300-22-1638.
For assistance, the U.S. Embassy in Kuala Lumpur can be contacted at 60-3-2168-5000 from within Malaysia or 011-60-3-2168-5000 from the United States. Email inquiries can be sent to KLACS@state.gov. More information is available on the embassy's website at https://my.usembassy.gov/.
The State Department’s Consular Affairs division can also be reached at +1-888-407-4747 or +1-202-501-4444. Travelers are encouraged to enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive security updates and follow embassy updates on Facebook and X.