DUBAI: A Malaysian chef working in Dubai endured a tense and sleepless night when explosions rocked the city, heard as early as 6pm on Saturday (Feb 28) and continuing into early Sunday. They were from the UAE air defence intercepting incoming threats," he told The Star on Sunday. Syafiq said his family back in Malaysia has been constantly contacting him to get updates on the latest developments here. Syafiq said the Malaysian Consulate in Dubai, led by Consul General Riaz Razak, played a key role in keeping the community calm throughout the night. He urged Malaysians in the region to remain vigilant and maintain contact with the nearest Malaysian embassy or consulate, while cautioning against spreading unverified information.

Source: The Star March 01, 2026 16:49 UTC