KOTA BHARU, April 21 — The Defence Ministry (Mindef) is prepared to deploy Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) personnel to the Middle East to provide support in handling the safety of Malaysian students amid the ongoing Iran-Israel conflict.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 — The safety of Hajj pilgrims remains a priority for the government and Tabung Haji (TH), says Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs), Datuk Mohd Na'im Mokhtar.

DUBAI/JERUSALEM, April 19 — Explosions echoed over an Iranian city on Friday in what sources described as an Israeli attack, but Tehran played down the incident and indicated it had no plans for retaliation — a response that appeared gauged towards averting region-wide war.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 19 — The government will hold a special meeting this evening to discuss the latest situation in Iran, including the possibility of repatriating Malaysians, following Israel’s alleged attack on that country, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

LOS ANGELES, April 19 — Cryptocurrencies fell heavily and bitcoin broke below $60,000 on Friday in a rush out of risky assets following reports of an Israeli missile strike on Iran.

WASHINGTON, April 19 — Israeli missiles have hit a site in Iran, ABC News reported late on Thursday, citing a US official, while Iranian state media reported an explosion in the center of the country, days after Iran launched a retaliatory drone strike on Israel.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 — The evacuation of Malaysians, including students in the Middle East, may not be necessary at this point of time as the situation remain stable and considered safe for travel, said the Foreign Ministry (Wisma Putra).

LONDON, April 17 — British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak told Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu in a call on Tuesday that escalation in the Middle East was in no one's interest after Britain helped Israel repel a direct aerial attack by Iran on Saturday.

PUTRAJAYA, April 16 — Malaysians in West Asia, namely Iran, Iraq, Jordan, and Lebanon are reminded to continue to be vigilant and adhere to instructions of the local authorities following the reopening of airspace and resumption of flight operations in these four countries, said the Foreign Ministry (Wisma Putra).

KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 — The Higher Education Ministry (MOHE) will discuss with the relevant parties any further actions following the conflict in the Middle East, including considering the repatriation of Malaysian students from the countries involved.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 — The government will continue closely monitoring developments in the conflict-stricken areas of the Middle East and taking proactive measures to ensure the safety, welfare, and well-being of Malaysians, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

JAKARTA, April 15 — Indonesia expressed its deep concern over the escalation of the situation in the Middle East and urged Iran and Israel to exercise restraint following the former's missile attack on Israel on Saturday, reported ANTARA News Agency.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 14 — Malaysia strongly believes that it is in the best interest of the global community that all parties work towards achieving a cessation of hostilities in the Middle East and avoid further escalation of aggression.

PUTRAJAYA, April 14 — Tabung Haji is continuing its preparations for the 2024 Hajj season as planned despite the retaliatory attacks by Iran against Israel, according to Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Mohd Na'im Mokhtar.

SHAH ALAM, April 14 — The government is holding a special meeting this evening following Iran's retaliatory attack on Israel, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

PUTRAJAYA, April 14 — Malaysia is closely monitoring the developments in the Middle East following the recent Iran-Israel tensions to ensure the safety and well-being of its citizens in the region.

SINGAPORE, April 14 — Singapore remains deeply concerned about the volatile situation in the Middle East and the continuing danger of the war in Gaza triggering a wider regional conflagration following Iran’s air attacks on Israel.

NEW DELHI, April 14 — India and Pakistan have called for de-escalation in West Asia after Iran hit Israel with drones and missiles in response to the recent Israeli bombing of the Iranian embassy in Damascus.

PUTRAJAYA, April 14 — Malaysia, in response to the development following Iran’s attack on Israel early today (Malaysian time), strongly urges all parties in the Middle East region to refrain and exercise great caution not to escalate the already tense situation.

JERUSALEM, April 14 — Top Iranian commanders warned Israel today that it would face a bigger attack if it retaliates against overnight drone and missile strikes.