All Malaysian pilgrims safe after hotel fire in Mecca, says Wisma Putra


KUALA LUMPUR: All Malaysian pilgrims have been reported safe following a fire at a hotel in Mecca on Thursday (March 12), according to the Foreign Ministry.

Wisma Putra said the fire was reported at about 5pm local time on March 12 at the Hotel Mira Ajyad. Initial information indicates that around 70 Malaysian pilgrims were staying at the hotel.

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