Malaysians in Lebanon reported safe, says Hishammuddin

Last updated on May 6th, 2021 at 07:18 am

KUALA LUMPUR – All Malaysians in Lebanon are reported safe, Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein confirmed today.

According to Hishammuddin, the Malaysian Embassy in Beirut sent the initial report. The embassy also advised its citizens currently residing in Lebanon to stay indoors.

Beirut, at around midnight Malaysian time last Tuesday was rocked by a blast that triggered widespread destruction accross the city with atleast 70 people dead and around 3,000 injured.

Hishammuddin said that Malaysia stands together in grief and offered prayers to the people of Lebanon. He also offered support in any we way it can on the current crisis.

Malaysia is currrently part of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (Unifil) for peacekeeping duties south of the country and was suspected that some of the members were affected by the blast. Dap, in a statement, urged the goverment to provide support and assistance to Lebanon in any way possible.

Katherine S

1/4 German, 3/4 Malaysian. I write, follow and monitor closely political news happening in Malaysia, and other happening news in the ASEAN region. Newswriter for the best ASEAN news website - The Asian Affairs.

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