KUALA LUMPUR, March 1 — The Foreign Ministry (Wisma Putra), through its diplomatic missions in the Middle East, has been extending consular assistance to Malaysians stranded in several countries due to flight cancellations amid the current developments in the region.
It said that all contacted individuals remain safe and accounted for.
“At the time of this update, our Missions are extending assistance or in communications with Malaysians who are stranded, among others, in Saudi Arabia, the United Kingdom, Syria, Jordan, and the United Arab Emirates,” Wisma Putra said in an advisory today.
It strongly advises all Malaysian travellers to contact their respective airlines directly for the latest flight schedules and route adjustments due to the fluid situation on the ground, including flight disruptions and sudden airspace closures.
“The Foreign Ministry’s Operations Room in Putrajaya is actively coordinating consular efforts,” Wisma Putra said.
Malaysians are also strongly advised to halt all non-essential travel to the region in the immediate future and to register their presence immediately via E-Konsular to facilitate timely communication and assistance.
It urged Malaysians to adhere strictly to instructions from local authorities, shelter in place if advised, and continuously monitor the official social media pages of their respective Malaysian diplomatic missions for real-time local updates.
“The ministry urges all Malaysians to remain calm, avoid spreading unverified rumours, and rely strictly on official news sources and official Ministry channels for accurate updates,” Wisma Putra said.
For emergency consular assistance, Malaysians in affected areas who are unable to contact Malaysian Diplomatic Missions may contact the Ministry’s Operations Room directly at +603-8887 4570 or via email at dutyofficer@kln.gov.my.
