Paris attacks: No Malaysian casualties, says Wisma Putra

PETALING JAYA: No Malaysians have been reported dead in the Paris attacks that have claimed the lives of at least 140 people on Friday night. 

According to the Foreign Affairs Ministry, no Malaysians have been reported to be involved so far although they will continue to monitor the situation in Paris. 

"The Government of Malaysia strongly condemns the multiple attacks in Paris on 13 November 2015 that has claimed the lives of more than 100 innocent lives. So far, no Malaysians have been reported among the casualties.

"These heinous attacks reaffirms the need for all of us, everyone, to stand firm against terrorism.

"In this hour of grief Malaysia stands united with the families of the victims, the Government of France, and the French people," the Ministry said in a statement on Saturday. 

A spokesperson from Wisma Putra also said there were 100 Malaysian students who had dinner with Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Rohani Abdul Karim last night in Paris but they are safe.