Malaysians in Jeddah and Makkah safe following Saudi emergency alert
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysians in Jeddah and Makkah are safe following an emergency alert issued by Saudi Arabian authorities yesterday.
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysians living in Jeddah and Makkah are safe after a Saudi emergency alert was issued yesterday, according to the Malaysian Consul-General in Jeddah, Tengku Mohd Dzaraif Raja Abdul Kadir. The consulate distributed an official graphic from the Saudi Arabian Ministry of Interior to Malaysian WhatsApp groups in the Hijazi region.
Kadir emphasized the importance of Malaysians not panicking and refraining from sharing videos, as it is considered a significant offense in Saudi Arabia. Saudi authorities issued an emergency alert for Jeddah, Makkah, and Taif, urging residents to seek shelter and follow official safety instructions, citing escalating clashes between Saudi Arabia and the Houthi group in Yemen.
These clashes resulted from a series of missile and drone attacks. Qasswa Travel and Tours (M) Sdn Bhd, a travel agency, stated that they are proceeding with scheduled umrah pilgrimages, as no cancellations have been issued by the Saudi Ministry of Haj and Umrah. The agency's chairman, Datuk Mohd Najib Alwi, mentioned that they will monitor the situation and adhere to any advice from the Foreign Ministry.
They typically rely on Malaysia Airlines and Turkish Airlines, which are vigilant about ongoing developments and would cancel flights if necessary.
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