e-Konsular registration stays voluntary for overseas travellers, says Tok Mat

Published on 5 Oct 2026 10:50:27 PM

Malaysia has no plans to make e-Konsular registration mandatory for Malaysians travelling abroad, says Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan.

However, Malaysians are encouraged to register and download the MyWorld Alert app so authorities can contact them during emergencies and provide safety updates.

During Question Time at the Dewan Rakyat on Monday (Oct 5), Mohamad also said Nepal is working to expedite death certificates for Malaysians still missing after the Aug 26 floods.

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parliament, news, thestartv, the star, government, dewan rakyat, malaysia, e-konsular, foreign minister, mohamad hasan, myworld alert, app, emergency, safety updates, nepal, death certificates, missing persons, floods