IKN is still a large, active construction site, so the honest answer depends on where you are. As of May 2026, the Otorita IKN spokesperson said visitors do not need to register in IKNOW, and we found no newer statement. You can walk around the areas that are genuinely open to the public, like Plaza Seremoni, Taman Kusuma Bangsa, and around Masjid Negara, at your own pace.

During major holidays

Extra areas sometimes open on long holidays.

Where the risk comes in

Risk shows up when visitors stray from the open areas, such as getting close to heavy machinery, crossing unfenced project boundaries, or entering parts of the city that haven't been declared open to the public. This isn't an area meant to be explored beyond the marked boundaries, even without a constant escort.

What you can do

Pay attention to signage and construction fencing, use the panic button feature in the IKNOW app if something goes wrong, and don't assume a spot is safe to approach just because it looks finished from a distance. Heavy machinery can still be operating around buildings that look complete.