Malaysians have been strongly advised to defer all non-essential travel to Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, and the United Arab Emirates, as the official travel advisory remains in force amid the ongoing regional security concerns.
In a media advisory issued, by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Malaysia, commonly known as Wisma Putra, has said it is closely monitoring the fluid security and travel situation across the Middle East in coordination with Malaysian diplomatic mission in the region. The ministry has also noted recent announcements made by UAE authorities on the opening of the designated safe air corridors, as well as Malaysia Aviation Group’s temporary resumption of return flights to and from Jeddah and Madinah from 4th to 9th March. Following these developments, Malaysian missions are engaging with relevant authorities and operational stakeholders to clarify implementation details and facilitate orderly onward travel where conditions permit.
In UAE, Malaysia’s embassy in Abu Dhabi and the consulate general in Dubai are assisting Malaysians awaiting onward travel arrangements. In Saudi Arabia, the Consulate General of Malaysia in Jeddah is monitoring the situation involving affected Malaysian umrah pilgrims, conducting welfare and needs-based assessment with priority given to those facing prolonged transit delays and accommodation constraints.
Meanwhile, in places like Oman, Qatar, and Bahrain, assistance is being extended to Malaysians in transit or awaiting revised travel plans. And across Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, Jordan and Syria, Malaysian diplomatic missions have reported that citizens registered with them, including students, are currently in safe space. Wisma Putra has said it continues to update records of Malaysians in the affected regions through the e-Konsular system and is working closely with the Ministry of Higher Education to monitor the welfare of Malaysian students.
Malaysians who have yet to register their presence abroad are encouraged to do so in this website. Those requiring consular assistance may contact the nearest Malaysian diplomatic mission, while the ministry’s Operations Room in Putrajaya operates 24 hours a day and can be reached at 03-8887 4670 or dutyofficer@kln.gov.my. The travel advisory for all the 7 Middle Eastern countries will remain in force until further notice, with safety continuing to be the government’s top priority.
Sources: MalayMail
