KUALA LUMPUR: No Malaysians have been reported affected by the security developments in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) so far, says Malaysia's ambassador to the UAE, Datuk Tengku Sirajuzzaman Tengku Mohamed Ariffin. He said that approximately 8,500 Malaysians are currently in the UAE, including residents, transit passengers, or those stranded due to flight disruptions, and all who have contacted the Malaysian mission have been reported safe. It is important for families back in Malaysia to know that Malaysians in the UAE are not alone. "For stranded passengers, the UAE government has taken the initiative to accommodate them in hotels while waiting for their next flights, in addition to providing food vouchers," he said. Sirajuzzaman also emphasised that all Malaysian diplomatic missions in the UAE are operating 24 hours to provide assistance to stranded Malaysians, with priority given to urgent cases and vulnerable groups.

Source: The Star March 05, 2026 03:18 UTC