KUALA LUMPUR (March 1): Malaysia's Foreign Ministry, through its diplomatic missions in the Middle East, has been extending consular assistance to Malaysians stranded in several countries due to flight cancellations amid the current developments in the region. The ministry, also known as Wisma Putra, said all contacted individuals remain safe and accounted for. It also urged Malaysians to adhere strictly to instructions from local authorities, shelter in place if advised, and continuously monitor the official social media pages of their respective Malaysian diplomatic missions for real-time local updates. “The ministry urges all Malaysians to remain calm, avoid spreading unverified rumours, and rely strictly on official news sources and official Ministry channels for accurate updates,” it added. For emergency consular assistance, Malaysians in affected areas who are unable to reach out to Malaysian Diplomatic Missions may contact the Ministry’s Operations Room directly at +603-8887 4570 or via email at [email protected].

Source: The Edge Markets March 01, 2026 04:36 UTC