Malaysian Embassy Monitoring Situation In Krakow Following Fatal Mass Shooting

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 9 – The Embassy of Malaysia in Warsaw is closely monitoring developments in Kraków, Poland, following a fatal mass shooting at the city’s Main Market Square on Saturday, November 7, 2026.

In a Facebook post issued on Sunday, November 8, 2026, the embassy confirmed that it remains in active contact with members of the Malaysian community residing in Kraków to ensure their safety and well-being.

“Our thoughts and deepest condolences go out to the victims, their families, and the people of the Republic of Poland during this difficult period of national grief. Malaysia stands in solidarity with Poland against such senseless acts of violence,” the statement read.

The embassy strongly encouraged all Malaysian citizens currently residing in or visiting Poland to register their details with the diplomatic mission.

Malaysians requiring emergency consular assistance can reach the embassy via the following contact channels:

• Office Hours Phone: +48 22 617 4413
• After-Hours Duty Officer Line: +48 660 627 360
• Official Email: [email protected]

The shooting in Kraków, perpetrated by a lone gunman motivated by far-right ideology, left six people dead—including a British national—and multiple others injured, prompting Polish President Karol Nawrocki to declare November 8 and 9 as days of national mourning.

Diplomatic Advisory, Consular Contacts, and Safety Measures

Key consular contact details, safety advisories, and international solidarity statements include:

• Monitoring Authority: Embassy of Malaysia in Warsaw, Poland.
• Safety Directive: Malaysian nationals urged to register contact and location details with the embassy.
• Consular Emergency Hotlines: Office hours (+48 22 617 4413); Duty Officer (+48 660 627 360); Email ([email protected]).
• Official Stance: Solidarity extended to Poland alongside condolences for the victims of the Kraków attack.

–NMT