From Malay Mail · · 50s
No Malaysian casualties in Riyadh airport attack
Saudi airport attack kills 12; no Malaysians reported injured.
In brief
Saudi airport attack kills 12; no Malaysians reported injured. Saudi authorities reported 12 deaths and 309 injuries in Riyadh airport attack with no Malaysian casualties. Originally reported by Malay Mail.
Saudi airport attack
Saudi authorities reported 12 deaths and 309 injuries in Riyadh airport attack.
“In a statement on Sunday, the Saudi General Authority of Civil Aviation said 12 people were killed and 309 injured in Saturday’s attack on the King Khalid International Airport”
No Malaysian casualties
Wisma Putra confirmed no Malaysian casualties reported in Riyadh airport attack.
“KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11, There are no reports of Malaysian casualties resulting from the latest attack on Saudi Arabia’s King Khalid International Airport”
Embassy assistance
Malaysian Embassy in Riyadh assists Malaysians stranded by travel disruptions.
“the Embassy of Malaysia in Riyadh was in contact with several Malaysians stranded by the travel disruptions and was providing the necessary consular assistance”
Travel advice
Malaysians urged to verify flight status before traveling to airports.
“Malaysians residing in, travelling through, or planning to travel to Saudi Arabia are strongly urged to remain vigilant”
e-Konsular portal
Malaysians advised to register on e-Konsular portal for updates and emergencies.
“Wisma Putra urged Malaysians to register on the e-Konsular portal for updates and to contact the embassy for emergencies”
Emergency contacts
Malaysian Embassy in Riyadh provides emergency contact numbers for assistance.
“For immediate consular assistance or emergencies, Malaysians may contact the Embassy of Malaysia in Riyadh at 00 966 11 488 7098/ 00 966 11 488 7100 for general enquiries, or the emergency helpline at 00 966 56 300 6319 after office hours”
The takeaway
Saudi authorities reported 12 deaths and 309 injuries in Riyadh airport attack with no Malaysian casualties.
