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An United Kingdom Royal Air Force Typhoon aircraft takes off to join the United States-led coalition from RAF Akrotiri to conduct air strikes against military targets in Yemen, aimed at the Iran-backed Houthi militia targeting international shipping in the Red Sea, in Cyprus, on January 12, 2024. — Picture by REUTERS via UK MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

Wisma Putra advises Malaysians to defer non-essential travel to Yemen

PUTRAJAYA, Jan 12 — Malaysians have been advised to deter all non-essential travel to Yemen, said the Foreign Ministry (Wisma Putra).

This comes after air strikes led by the United States (US) military forces together with the United Kingdom (UK), targeting Houthi-controlled areas in the country yesterday.

It said Malaysians residing in Yemen — mainly students — are safe and located away from the conflict area.

The ministry, via the Embassy of Malaysia in Muscat, is closely monitoring the situation.

“All Malaysians in Yemen are urged to keep vigilant and follow the latest updates issued by the local authorities,” said Wisma Putra.

For assistance, the Embassy of Malaysia in Muscat is reachable at Villa No 2443, Way 3030 Shatti Al Qurum, P.O. Box 51, Bareeq Alshati, Muscat, or via telephone number + (968) 2469 8329 + (968) 7159 2388 as well as email at [email protected].

According to international media, the US and UK carried out strikes on multiple Houthi targets inside Yemen late yesterday in direct response to Houthi attacks against international maritime vessels in the Red Sea.

— Bernama

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