KUALA LUMPUR: The Foreign Ministry has issued a travel advisory for Malaysians in seven countries in the Middle East.
Wisma Putra said renewed military strikes and heightened security responses in parts of the region have caused airspace closures and flight disruptions in Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
In an advisory issued on Sunday (March 1), Wisma Putra advised Malaysians in the region to defer all non-essential travel to in these countries until the situation stabilises.
"Malaysians in the region are strongly advised to anticipate sudden changes to flight schedules, possible airport closures and travel restrictions, and to make immediate contingency arrangements where necessary," the ministry said.
The ministry also strongly urged those in or near affected areas to exercise a high degree of vigilance, avoid areas of military activity and public gatherings, and strictly adhere to instructions issued by local authorities.
Malaysians residing in or travelling to these countries are urged to immediately register and update their contact details with the nearest Malaysian Diplomatic Mission or via e-Konsular at https://ekonsular.kln.gov.my to facilitate timely assistance if required.
Wisma Putra said it is closely monitoring developments in the region and remains committed to safeguarding the welfare and safety of Malaysian citizens abroad through its diplomatic missions.
Malaysians requiring consular assistance can contact their nearest Malaysian Diplomatic Mission.
Here is the list of Malaysian Embassies in the region:
Tehran, Iran: +98 21 8807 2444/8606 / +98 933 535 2602 for emergencies / email: mwtehran@kln.gov.my
Baghdad, Iraq: +964 787 859 8775 (emergencies) / email: mwbaghdad@kln.gov.my
Amman, Jordan: +962 6590 2400 /78590 2400 (emergencies) / email: mwamman@kln.gov.my
Kuwait City, Kuwait: +965 2255 0394/0395 / +965 9678 3036 for emergencies / email: mwkuwait@kln.gov.my
Doha, Qatar: +974 4483 6463/6493 / email: mwdoha@kln.gov.my
Manama, Bahrain: +973 1756 4551/3899 0749 for emergencies / email: mwmanama@kln.gov.my
Abu Dhabi, UAE: +971 2 4482 775/776 / email: mwabudhabi@kln.gov.my
Consulate General in Dubai, UAE: +971 4 3985 847/50 737 9196 (emergencies) / email: dxb.cons@kln.gov.my
Additionally, the public may also contact the WIsma Putra operations room at +603-8887 4570 / email: dutyofficer@kln.gov.my or the ministry's consular division at +603-8887 4597/4769/4264 or email: bkrm@kln.gov.my. – Bernama
