Malaysia Strongly Condemns Fatal Attacks In Saudi Arabia, Calls For Regional Diplomacy

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 – Malaysia has issued a firm condemnation following deadly strikes targeting civilian infrastructure in Saudi Arabia on Saturday, October 10, 2026, which claimed 12 lives, injured over 300 individuals, and disrupted commercial air travel across the region.

In an official statement issued Sunday, October 11, 2026, the Foreign Ministry (Wisma Putra) reaffirmed Malaysia’s solidarity with Saudi Arabia and backed the Kingdom’s right to defend its sovereignty, territorial integrity, and national security.

Expressing deep concern over the escalating violence, Wisma Putra urged all involved parties to adhere strictly to international humanitarian law and engage in peaceful diplomatic dialogue to restore regional stability.

Casualty Breakdown, Diplomatic Position, and Safety Directives

The Foreign Ministry conveyed its deepest condolences to the victims’ families while confirming safety details for Malaysian citizens in the region:

• No Malaysian Casualties: Foreign Ministry reports confirmed zero Malaysian casualties following Saturday’s attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh and a secondary projectile incident near King Fahd International Airport in Dammam.
• Casualty Breakdown: Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation reported 12 fatalities—four Saudi citizens, two Bangladeshi nationals, and one citizen each from the US, Egypt, Jordan, Syria, Palestine, and Sudan—alongside 309 injured individuals.
• Consular Advisories: Wisma Putra urged all Malaysian citizens in Saudi Arabia to prepare for flight delays or cancellations, monitor official directives, and register via the e-Konsular portal (https://ekonsular.kln.gov.my).
• Emergency Assistance: Citizens requiring urgent assistance can contact the Embassy of Malaysia in Riyadh (+966 11 488 7098 / +966 11 488 7100), its after-hours hotline (+966 56 300 6319), or email [email protected].

Malaysia reiterated its commitment to monitoring security developments in West Asia closely alongside international diplomatic partners.

–NMT