Archives Archives

The Government of Malaysia strongly condemns the terrorist attack in Sultanahmet, Istanbul on 12 January 2016 that has claimed at least 10 innocent lives and has caused injuries to 15 others.

 

The Government of Malaysia expresses its deepest condolences to the Government and people of the Republic of Turkey ant to the families and victims affected by the attack.

 

According to the Embassy of Malaysia in Ankara, so far there has been no report of any Malaysian casualities. The Embassy is also in close contact with Malaysians, including our students in Istanbul.

 

The Ministry wishes to remind Malaysian citizens residing and travelling to Istanbul to always give utmost priority to their personal safety and the security of their surroundings, and to closely monitor and comply with any advisory issued by the Government of the Republic of Turkey. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Malaysia through the Embassy of Malaysia in Ankara will continue to monitor the situation.

 

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Malaysia

PUTRAJAYA

13 January 2016