Malaysians at PETRONAS Sudan complex in Khartoum are all safe, says company

Smoke rises above residential buildings in Khartoum on April 16, 2023, as fighting between the forces of two rival generals continues. -AFP

PETALING JAYA: PETRONAS' sole employee, other Malaysians as well as residents in the PETRONAS Sudan Complex in Khartoum are all safe and accounted for, confirmed the company.

"Other PETRONAS Group employees are also safe in their respective homes or outside of the country," it said in a brief statement on Sunday (April 16).

The Foreign Ministry announced that it was closely monitoring the situation in Khartoum, Sudan, following clashes between the Sudanese Armed Forces and Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on Saturday - which had led to political and security unrest in the country.

Numerous airlines have suspended flights to Khartoum and neighbouring Chad has closed its border with Sudan.

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The United Kingdom, the United States, the European Union, China and Russia have all called for an immediate end to the fighting.

PETRONAS added that the PETRONAS Sudan Complex had both residential and office premises including the offices of the Malaysian Embassy in Khartoum.

"PETRONAS is closely monitoring the situation and is working closely with relevant authorities to ensure the safety of all personnel, which remains our utmost priority," it said.

Wisma Putra also strongly advised all Malaysians who planned to travel to Sudan to defer their travel until the situation stabilises.

The Embassy of Malaysia, currently operating temporarily from the residence of the Ambassador of Malaysia to Sudan, can be contacted at: [phone], [phone] or e-mail: [e-mail].