- REUTERS PICKUALA LUMPUR: Malaysians at home and abroad have taken to social media to offer prayers and support for those in the Middle East following an escalation in regional tensions on Saturday. On the Threads platform, user addyyyy urged Malaysians in the affected areas to stay safe and take necessary precautions. "To all Malaysians in the Middle East, please know that we back home are praying for your safety. Another user, jmhaffiz, posted: May Allah protect the Malaysians in the Middle East. Iran reportedly retaliated by attacking the United States' interests in several countries in the Middle East.

Source: New Strait Times March 01, 2026 00:58 UTC