Malaysians safe amid widespread flight disruptions: Malaysia’s foreign ministry

The ministry urged Malaysians to halt all non-essential travel to the region for the time being. Read more at straitstimes.com.

PUTRAJAYA – Malaysia’s Foreign Affairs Ministry (Wisma Putra) is closely monitoring the rapidly evolving security situation in the Middle East and implementing a coordinated consular response, with the safety and welfare of Malaysian citizens in affected countries remaining its top priority.

In a statement on March 1, Wisma Putra said its diplomatic missions have been providing consular assistance to Malaysians stranded in several countries following widespread flight cancellations.

“All Malaysians who have been contacted so far are reported to be safe and accounted for,” it said.

It added that Malaysian diplomatic missions are assisting or are in contact with Malaysians stranded in, among others, Saudi Arabia, Britain, Syria, Jordan and the United Arab Emirates.

“Due to the highly fluid situation on the ground, including ongoing flight disruptions and sudden airspace closures, Malaysian travellers have been advised to liaise directly with their airlines for the latest information on flight schedules and any route adjustments,” it said.

“The Ministry’s Operations Room in Putrajaya is actively coordinating these consular efforts with Malaysian missions across the affected region,” it added.