Current update on the situation in the Middle East
Media Statement
April 17, 2024 20:30 MYT
April 17, 2024 20:30 MYT
THE Ministry of Foreign Affairs wishes to provide an update regarding the current situation in the Middle East. As of 17 April 2024, the situation in the region remains stable and considered safe for travel.
The safety and well-being of Malaysian citizens abroad remain our utmost priority. At this point of time, the evacuation of Malaysians, including students may not be necessary.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs continues to closely monitor developments in the region and has established an operations room which focuses on Iran, Iraq, Jordan and Lebanon to ensure timely and effective response to any emerging situation.
We urge all Malaysians residing in or traveling to the region to remain vigilant and stay informed about the current situation. It is essential to adhere to the regulations and guidelines set forth by the relevant authorities in the countries concerned.
Malaysian citizens are encouraged to register themselves with the Malaysian Embassy in the respective countries they are residing in or visiting. This will facilitate communication and assistance in the event of any emergency. The contact details for Malaysia's diplomatic missions in the affected countries are as follows:
EMBASSY OF MALAYSIA IN TEHRAN, IRAN
Address : No.25, 2nd Alley, North Zarafshan St., Shahrak-e-Gharb
Phone number : +98 21 880724444, +98 21 88078606
E-mail : mwtehran@kln.gov.my
mwconsular.teh@gmail.com
EMBASSY OF MALAYSIA IN AMMAN, JORDAN
Address : No. 5, Hassan Al Kayed Street, Off Abai Street,
Abdoun, Amman 11183, Jordan
Phone number: +962 6590 2400, +962 78590 2400
E-mail : mwamman@kln.gov.my
amm.uhep@kln.gov.my
EMBASSY OF MALAYSIA IN BEIRUT, LEBANON
Address : Lot 170, Saad Zaghloul Street, Downtown, Beirut, Lebanon
Phone number: +961 71 380 063, +961 7677 2527
E-mail : mwbeirut@kln.gov.my
EMBASSY OF MALAYSIA IN BAGHDAD, IRAQ
Address : Mezzanine Floor, Babylon Rotana Hotel, Al Abassi Street, Al Jadria, Baghdad, Iraq
Phone number: +964 786 497 0086, +964 786 497 0087
E-mail : mwbaghdad@kln.gov.my
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs remains committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all Malaysian citizens abroad and will continue to provide updates, from time to time.