{
  "id": 15370880,
  "title": "Malaysians in Italy, France advised to avoid protest sites",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/malaysians-in-italy-france-advised-to-avoid-protest-sites",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-18T07:06:31.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/10/1558209/malaysians-italy-france-advised-avoid-protest-sites"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Malaysians travelling to Italy and France are being advised to steer clear of student protest sites due to safety concerns and the possibility of being arrested by local authorities. Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan has not placed any travel restrictions on either country, but he urged Malaysians to remain cautious and avoid areas where demonstrations are occurring. The protests are currently limited to particular routes and locations rather than entire cities like Paris and Rome. Foreign Minister Hasan concluded the 10th National General Assembly of Persatuan Solidariti Nasional (Persona) by emphasizing that there are no travel limitations at this time, but Malaysians should stay informed about the latest situation at their destinations and avoid major protest routes. It has been reported that thousands of students in Italy have taken part in demonstrations demanding improvements to school conditions, following similar protests in France since late September. Although the demonstrations in Italy have largely remained peaceful, there was an exception in the northwestern city of Turin, where dozens of demonstrators engaged in violent behavior, throwing stones, glass bottles, and flares at security personnel. Hasan also cautioned Malaysians against engaging in the demonstrations to prevent the risk of arrest, noting that travelers must adhere to local laws and heed any instructions issued by authorities during their stay in Italy and France.",
  "summary": "AYER KEROH: Malaysians travelling to Italy and France have been advised to avoid student protest sites amid concerns over their safety and the risk of arrest by the authorities.",
  "key_points": [
    "Malaysians advised to avoid student protest sites in Italy and France",
    "Foreign Minister warns of safety concerns and arrest risks",
    "Protests limited to specific routes and locations, not entire cities"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The advisory shifts the responsibility to travelers to navigate localized unrest in Europe, prioritizing the avoidance of legal complications and physical danger over broad travel restrictions.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 4,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Bernama",
        "title": "World : Malaysia Advises Citizens To Postpone Non-Essential Travel To France Amid Demonstrations",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/world-malaysia-advises-citizens-to-postpone-non-essential-travel-to",
        "published": "2026-10-18T04:42:32.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Wisma Putra: Malaysians advised to postpone non-essential travel to France amid protests",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/wisma-putra-malaysians-advised-to-postpone-non-essential-travel-to",
        "published": "2026-10-18T06:32:29.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "New Voice of Ukraine",
        "title": "More than 500,000 protest across France as clashes with police and widespread looting erupt",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/more-than-500-000-protest-across-france-as-clashes-with-police-and",
        "published": "2026-10-18T08:15:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}