Malaysians advised to defer non-essential travel to Yemen

The Foreign Ministry today advised Malaysians to defer non-essential travel to Yemen, saying the situation in the conflict-ridden country was fluid.

In a statement, it advised Malaysians who were in Yemen to register with the Embassy of Malaysia in Sana’a at Iran Street, Hadda, P.O. Box 16157 (tel: (00) 967-1-429781/(00) 967-1-42978 (Fax: (00) 967-1-429783) or e-mail mwsanaa@kln.gov.my).

The ministry said the embassy was in constant contact with Malaysians residing there, mostly students, who were safe and located away from the conflict area.

"The ministry is monitoring closely with concern the current developments taking place in Yemen, particularly in Sana’a," it said.

The ministry also said that the Government of Malaysia welcomed the deal reached by the Government of Yemen and the opposing faction on Jan 21.

"The Government of Malaysia hopes that all parties will honour the United Nations and Gulf Cooperation Council brokered Peace and Partnership Agreement and work towards lasting political stability and peace," it added.

The ministry said Malaysia also called on all parties to remain committed to the outcome of the National Dialogue Conference and commended the efforts by President Abd Rabbuh Mansour Hadi and the United Nations special envoy Jamal Benomar.