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.
Malaysians residing in Jeddah and Makkah, Saudi Arabia, are reported to be safe following an emergency alert issued by Saudi authorities. The Malaysian Consul-General in Jeddah, Tengku Mohd Dzaraif Raja Abdul Kadir, announced that the consulate had distributed an official graphic from the Saudi Arabian Ministry of Interior to WhatsApp groups for Malaysians in the Hijazi region.
The alert, which warned of potential danger in Jeddah, Makkah, and Taif, was issued amid escalating clashes between Saudi Arabia and the Houthi group in Yemen. Saudi Arabia's National Early Warning Platform urged residents to seek shelter and follow official safety instructions. Despite the alert, many Malaysians in the region continue with their planned pilgrimages, with Qasswa Travel and Tours confirming that they are proceeding as no cancellations have been issued by the Saudi Ministry of Haj and Umrah.
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