This decision follows a string of public desecrations of the Quran, which have sparked protests across various Muslim nations and threats from militant groups.

The embassy, through the advisory made available on its Twitter account, advised Malaysians to exercise caution and maintain vigilance at all times.

In the event of an emergency, individuals are urged to dial 112 for help.

“Malaysians are also advised to register with the embassy in Stockholm to facilitate communication and consular services,” it added.

The Malaysian embassy can be contacted at Karlavagen 37, 114 31 Stockholm, Sweden, tel: + 46 8440 8400/+46 73 536 9152, or email: [email protected].

The international media has reported that the Swedish Security Service, known as Sapo, had lifted the “terror threat level” one notch to “high,” the fourth of five levels, for the first time since 2016.

The move reflects Swedish concerns that repeated Quran burnings this year by a handful of anti-Islam activists have made the Scandinavian country a prime target for Islamic extremists.