Riyadh attack: No evacuation for M'sian students yet, says Zambry
LUMUT: There is currently no urgent need to evacuate Malaysian students in Saudi Arabia, but close monitoring is being carried out following yesterday’s attack at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh.
LUMUT: Malaysian students currently in Saudi Arabia do not require immediate evacuation, according to Higher Education Minister Dr Zambry Abd Kadir. Yesterday's attack at King Khalid International Airport has prompted close monitoring in areas such as Madinah and Makkah to ensure the students' safety. The ongoing Middle East crisis has lasted for seven months.
Dr Zambry, speaking to reporters following the Targeted Higher Education Assistance Programme, noted that no evacuation is necessary at this time. He assured that the Foreign Ministry will be consulted for the most recent updates. At the attack, 12 people were killed, including four Saudi nationals, two Bangladeshis, and one from each of the United States, Egypt, Jordan, Syria, Palestine, and Sudan.
The Minister announced an RM200,000 allocation for 400 low-income Malaysian students, with assistance provided by Education Malaysia Global Services. Each student will receive RM500 over time to help alleviate their educational costs and ease the financial burden on their families.
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Also reported by 2 other outlets
- India condemns attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh thehindu.com
- Houthis' attack on Saudi's Riyadh airport kills 12 economictimes.indiatimes.com
