All Malaysians in Turkey safe - Wisma Putra

A total of 260 Malaysians, including 180 students, in Turkey are reported to be safe following an attempted coup of Turkish military on Friday.

Wisma Putra, in a statement, today said the Malaysian Embassy in Ankara had been in contact with all Malaysians there.

"Malaysians requiring consular assistance due to the coup attempt may contact the embassy at +903124463547 or +903124463548 or e-mail at mwankara@kln.gov.my for information," according to the statement.

The Foreign Ministry had also opened a 24-hour hotline at 03-88874570 for the public to obtain updates.

According to international media reports, the armed forces had fully seized power in the country, but President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said early today the coup attempt had failed, urging people to protect democracy.

The Turkish Embassy in Malaysia today reiterated that the government of President Erdogan is still in power.