Malaysians stranded in Gulf nations should notify embassies after securing flights home as airspaces reopen, enabling government monitoring and assistance
SEREMBAN: Malaysians stranded in several Arab countries have been advised to immediately notify the nearest Malaysian embassy if they have secured flights to return home.
Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan said this step is crucial for the government to update records and facilitate monitoring by authorities.
He stated that the government, through multiple agencies, is continuously monitoring security developments in the Gulf region.
“Alhamdulillah, the security situation there appears to be gradually improving, and many airspaces are reopening in stages,” he told reporters after presenting Ramadan aid in Mambau.
He confirmed airlines can now resume services to Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Dubai, allowing stranded individuals to return home safely.
Mohamad expressed appreciation to the governments of the UAE, Qatar and Saudi Arabia for their assistance to Malaysians at airports.
However, he noted some individuals were difficult for embassy officials to contact as they had already boarded return flights.
He stressed that those securing flights from Jeddah, Madinah, Dubai, Doha and Abu Dhabi should inform the embassy for better management.
This will enable Wisma Putra to better monitor Malaysians who remain stranded in the region.
He also advised those planning travel to Gulf countries, including for Umrah, to postpone until the situation stabilises.
Earlier, the Rembau MP presented Ramadan aid to 3,500 recipients in the Rantau state constituency.
The assistance involved more than RM600,000 for senior citizens and the asnaf.
