Wisma Putra Issues Travel Advisory For Malaysians in 7 Middle East Countries

KUALA LUMPUR, March 1 (Bernama) -- The Foreign Ministry has issued a travel advisory for Malaysians in seven countries in the Middle East in light of the latest developments in the region. 

The ministry widely known as Wisma Putra said renewed military strikes and heightened security responses in parts of the region have reportedly caused airspace closures and flight disruptions in Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

In an advisory issued on Sunday, Wisma Putra advised Malaysians in the region to defer all non-essential travel to in these countries until the security situation stabilises. 

“Malaysians in the region are strongly advised to anticipate sudden changes to flight schedules, possible airport closures, and travel restrictions, and to make immediate contingency arrangements where necessary,” the ministry said.

The ministry also strongly urged those in or near affected areas, to exercise a high degree of vigilance, avoid areas of military activity and public gatherings, and strictly adhere to instructions issued by local authorities.

All Malaysians residing in or travelling to these countries are urged to immediately register and update their contact details with the nearest Malaysian Diplomatic Mission or via e-Konsular at https://ekonsular.kln.gov.my  to facilitate timely assistance if required.

Wisma Putra said it is closely monitoring developments in the region and remains committed to safeguarding the welfare and safety of Malaysian citizens abroad through its diplomatic missions.

Malaysians requiring consular assistance can contact their nearest Malaysian Diplomatic Mission.

The Embassy of Malaysia in Tehran, Iran can be reached at +98 21 8807 2444 / +98 21 8807 8606 / +98 933 535 2602 (emergencies) or via email at mwtehran@kln.gov.my while the embassy in Baghdad, Iraq can be contacted at +964 787 859 8775 (emergencies) or Mwbaghdad@kln.gov.my (email).

The embassy in Amman, Jordan can be reached at +962 6590 2400 / +962 78590 2400 (emergencies) or via mwamman@kln.gov.my; embassy in Kuwait City, Kuwait at +965 2255 0394 / +965 2255 0395 / +965 9678 3036 (emergencies) or mwkuwait@kln.gov.my; embassy in Doha, Qatar at +974 4483 6463 / +974 4483 6493 (emergencies) or mwdoha@kln.gov.my.

Embassy in Manama, Bahrain can be contacted at +973 1756 4551 / +973 3899 0749 (emergencies) or mwmanama@kln.gov.my; embassy in Abu Dhabi, UAE at +971 2 4482 775 / +971 2 4482 776 or mwabudhabi@kln.gov.my;  and Consulate General in Dubai, UAE at +971 4 3985 847 / +971 50 737 9196 (emergencies) or dxb.cons@kln.gov.my.

Additionally, the public may also contact the ministry’s Operations Room at +603-8887 4570 or via email dutyofficer@kln.gov.my or the ministry’s Consular Division at +603-8887 4597 / +603-8887 4769 / +603-8887 4264 or via bkrm@kln.gov.my.

-- BERNAMA