KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 — Malaysia has urged its citizens to remain vigilant and defer non-essential travel to conflict-hit areas in West Asia as the Foreign Ministry (Wisma Putra) closely monitors the escalating security situation in the region.
It also urged Malaysians intending to return home to act decisively and secure commercial flights while options remain available, given the unpredictability of airspace closures.
As the conflict persists and the security situation continues to deteriorate amid escalating rhetoric and the imminent risk of retaliatory attacks, Wisma Putra said its focus remains on the safety, security, and welfare of Malaysians residing in or travelling through the affected areas.
“At this time, the ministry confirms that all registered Malaysians who have been contacted remain safe, and there are currently no reports of Malaysians being stranded,” it said in a statement.
The travel advisory issued on March 5, which advises Malaysians to defer all non-essential travel to countries affected by the conflict, remains in full effect.
Wisma Putra added that Malaysian diplomatic missions have reported that airspace in several countries, including Bahrain, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, and Yemen, remains closed to commercial flights.
However, limited commercial flight operations have resumed in the United Arab Emirates, Jordan, Lebanon, Qatar, and Syria. Airspace in Saudi Arabia, Oman, and Turkiye remains open and fully operational.
“Malaysians who choose to remain in the region must maintain the highest state of vigilance. The security situation is highly volatile and can escalate with little to no warning.
"Malaysians in the affected region must strictly adhere to security instructions and movement restrictions issued by host governments,” it said.
Wisma Putra will continue to monitor the situation closely and provide updates as needed.
For consular assistance, Malaysians may contact the Consular Division of the Foreign Ministry at +603-8887 4597 / +603-8887 4769 / +603-8887 4264 (office hours) or via email at bkrm@kln.gov.my.
For emergencies outside office hours, they may call the hotline at +603-8887 4570 or email dutyofficer@kln.gov.my.
