No Malaysians affected in Makkah bomb blast - Foreign Ministry

No Malaysians are affected by the suicide bomb blast near the Grand Mosque in Makkah yesterday.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in a statement today said Malaysia strongly condemns the suicide bomb attack in Makkah and it would continue to monitor further developments of the incident through the Consulate General of Malaysia in Jeddah.

"This terrorist attack is all the more tragic because it occurred during the month of Ramadan.

"We express our deepest condolences and sympathy to the government and people of Saudi Arabia and the families of the victims of the attack," it said.

The Consulate General of Malaysia in Jeddah can be reached at 00966126727740 or 00966126728019, in case of any emergency or for further information.

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