{
  "id": 14389270,
  "title": "Malaysians in Riyadh safe despite security situation, says Tok Mat",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/malaysians-in-riyadh-safe-despite-security-situation-says-tok-mat",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-14T06:38:22.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/10/1555279/malaysians-riyadh-safe-despite-security-situation-says-tok-mat"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "PUTRAJAYA: Malaysians residing in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, have reported no impact from recent security incidents, according to Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan. The Foreign Ministry receives daily updates from the Malaysian Embassy in Riyadh and the Consulate in Jeddah to track the well-being of Malaysians working or studying in the country. Despite this, the government advises Malaysians to stay indoors, avoid public spaces, and utilize the e-Konsular service for embassy assistance. At a recent press conference, the minister highlighted that approximately 250 Malaysian students studying in Riyadh, Madinah, and Makkah are secure, with lectures proceeding as planned. Following an attack at King Khalid International Airport, several universities initiated online classes, while others proceeded in person. Some Malaysians found themselves stranded in Jeddah due to canceled flights, but Malaysia Airlines provided accommodation and rebooked passengers. The minister advised those with no immediate travel plans to postpone their trips as the security situation remains precarious.",
  "summary": "PUTRAJAYA: Malaysians in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, are safe and have not been affected by security incidents in the country so far, says Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}