No Malaysians involved in Resorts World Manila attack - Foreign ministry

No Malaysians were involved in the robbery incident at Resorts World Manila in which a masked man burst in with an automatic rifle and set fire to the building.

The foreign ministry said the Malaysian Embassy in Manila is closely monitoring this incident with local authorities.

“The ministry advises Malaysians in the country to exercise vigilance as well as follow instructions issued by the Philippine authorities,” it said in a statement today.

The ministry also said Malaysians requiring consular assistance may contact the embassy at 00 (632) 662 8200 / 00 (63) 917 864 0761 (after working hours).

At least 34 people are dead after a gunman burst into a Manila casino, firing shots and setting gaming tables alight,in what officials said was a botched robbery attempt.

Police said the unidentified gunman had killed himself after firing at armed officers searching the still-smoking entertainment complex hours after the drama that began shortly after midnight (1600 GMT).

Many of the dead suffocated in the chaos as guests and staff tried to flee choking smoke at the complex.

Resort owner Travellers International Hotel Group Inc said authorities were still seeking details.