No Malaysians affected by Istanbul explosion, says Consulate General


KUALA LUMPUR: There have been no reports of Malaysians affected by the explosion at Istanbul’s Istiklal Street, which so far has killed six people and injured 81 others.

In a statement, the Consulate General of Malaysia in Turkiye’s Istanbul said that it is currently liaising closely with the local authorities, which have been conducting a thorough investigation into the incident.

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