PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia has strongly condemned the attack on the headquarters of Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) in Kahramankazan, located 40km north of Ankara, on Wednesday which resulted in multiple deaths and injuries.
Wisma Putra confirmed that no Malaysians were reported to have been affected by the incident.
“Malaysia expresses its deepest condolences and sympathies to the government of the Republic of Turkiye and the families of those who have lost their lives, and wishes those injured a speedy recovery,” it said in a statement yesterday.
Wisma Putra said the Embassy of Malaysia in Ankara was closely monitoring the development.
“All Malaysians in Turkiye are advised to remain calm, stay vigilant and follow the latest updates and guidance the local authorities provide,” it added, Bernama reported.
For further consular assistance, Malaysians in Turkiye may contact the Embassy of Malaysia in Ankara at +(90) 312 44635 47/48 during office hours or +(90) 507 8128406 after office hours.
They may also reach the Consulate General of Malaysia in Istanbul at +(90) 212 98910 01/09 during office hours or +(90) 531 7160551 after office hours.
Alternatively, inquiries can be e-mailed to mwankara@kln.gov.my for the Embassy of Malaysia in Ankara or mwistanbul@kln.gov.my for the Consulate General in Istanbul.
According to the local Anadolu Agency, two terrorists who attacked TAI facilities were “neutralised” while five people were killed and 22 were injured, a top official announced Wednesday evening.
Turkyish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan had condemned the terrorist attack.
