![Foreign Ministry closely monitoring ongoing developments in Middle East Foreign Ministry closely monitoring ongoing developments in Middle East](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/81644847788_FBREAKWISMAPUTRA.jpg)
Foreign Ministry closely monitoring ongoing developments in Middle East
Foreign Ministry said through its embassies, the Malaysian government is in close contact with registered Malaysian citizens.
Tue Jul 02 2024
![North Korea closes multiple embassies around the world North Korea closes multiple embassies around the world](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/61684135761_NorthKoreanflag.jpg)
North Korea closes multiple embassies around the world
More than a dozen missions may close, likely because of international sanctions, a trend of Pyongyang's disengaging globally.
Wed Nov 01 2023
![Korans burnt in front of Egyptian, Turkish embassies in Denmark Korans burnt in front of Egyptian, Turkish embassies in Denmark](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/81690348849_firearms.jpg)
Korans burnt in front of Egyptian, Turkish embassies in Denmark
Denmark and Sweden have said they deplore the burning of the Islam's holy book but cannot prevent it under rules protecting free speech.
Wed Jul 26 2023
![Ukrainian embassies receive 'bloody packages' containing animal eyes - Kiev Ukrainian embassies receive 'bloody packages' containing animal eyes - Kiev](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/51670032902_MADRID.jpg)
Ukrainian embassies receive 'bloody packages' containing animal eyes - Kiev
The bloody missives follow the reception of six letter bombs sent in the past week to addresses in Spain.
Sat Dec 03 2022
![Embassies concerned to be informed on search status of missing foreign divers from time to time - Johor MB Embassies concerned to be informed on search status of missing foreign divers from time to time - Johor MB](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/81649257175_PenyelamhilangdiJ.jpg)
Embassies concerned to be informed on search status of missing foreign divers from time to time - Johor MB
The Ops Carilamat that resumed this morning continues the search for four foreign divers were reported missing in Pulau Tokong Sanggol.
Thu Apr 07 2022
![Khairy briefs business community, foreign missions on reopening of borders Khairy briefs business community, foreign missions on reopening of borders](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/61646828669_Khairy.jpg)
Khairy briefs business community, foreign missions on reopening of borders
Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin today engaged more than 30 participants from the business community and embassies at the Kuala Lumpur Business Club (KLBC) Fireside Chat here.
Wed Mar 09 2022
![From Tokyo to New York, thousands protest against invasion of Ukraine From Tokyo to New York, thousands protest against invasion of Ukraine](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/81645766919_putin.jpg)
From Tokyo to New York, thousands protest against invasion of Ukraine
Protesters turned out on public squares and outside Russian embassies in cities all around the world.
Fri Feb 25 2022
![Cultural diplomacy programme to start mid-2022 - Saifuddin Cultural diplomacy programme to start mid-2022 - Saifuddin](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/41643037557_DatukSeriSaifuddi.jpg)
Cultural diplomacy programme to start mid-2022 - Saifuddin
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs plans to start a cultural diplomacy programme by the middle of this year with the involvement of several embassies, says its minister, Datuk Seri Saifuddin Abdullah.
Mon Jan 24 2022
![Taliban draw closer to Kabul, Washington and allies rush to evacuate diplomats Taliban draw closer to Kabul, Washington and allies rush to evacuate diplomats](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-08/71628959600_Taliban.jpg)
Taliban draw closer to Kabul, Washington and allies rush to evacuate diplomats
The United States and Britain rushed in troops to help evacuate their embassies after the militants captured town after town.
Sat Aug 14 2021
![Taliban capture Afghanistan's Kandahar as embassies get staff out Taliban capture Afghanistan's Kandahar as embassies get staff out](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-08/71628832336_TALIBAN.jpg)
Taliban capture Afghanistan's Kandahar as embassies get staff out
The United Nations has warned that a Taliban offensive reaching the capital Kabul would have a "catastrophic impact on civilians"
Fri Aug 13 2021
![Taliban advances in Afghanistan, US and Britain to evacuate embassies Taliban advances in Afghanistan, US and Britain to evacuate embassies](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-08/41628822721_TALIBAN.jpg)
Taliban advances in Afghanistan, US and Britain to evacuate embassies
Taliban captures Kandahar and Herat, as the US and Britain said they would send thousands of troops to help evacuate their embassy staffs.
Fri Aug 13 2021
![Myanmar military allays coup fears, says it will protect constitution Myanmar military allays coup fears, says it will protect constitution](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-01/81611994266_yangon.jpg)
Myanmar military allays coup fears, says it will protect constitution
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and Western embassies in Myanmar expressed serious concerns about the possibility of army intervention in Myanmar.
Sat Jan 30 2021
![State capitols boarded up, fenced off, patrolled by troops State capitols boarded up, fenced off, patrolled by troops](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-01/61610846280_CapitolBreachState.jpg)
State capitols boarded up, fenced off, patrolled by troops
The ornate halls of government and symbols of democracy looked more like heavily guarded U.S. embassies in war-torn countries.
Sun Jan 17 2021
![Rockets hit Afghan capital Kabul, at least three killed Rockets hit Afghan capital Kabul, at least three killed](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-11/51605944741_KABUL.jpg)
Rockets hit Afghan capital Kabul, at least three killed
Warning sirens blaring from embassies and it comes two days before a major donor conference for Afghanistan in Geneva.
Sat Nov 21 2020
![COVID-19: Foreign missions in Malaysia keeping track of situation COVID-19: Foreign missions in Malaysia keeping track of situation](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-03/61584591765_Covid.jpg)
COVID-19: Foreign missions in Malaysia keeping track of situation
Foreign embassies in Kuala Lumpur have put several measures in place to cope with the situation.
Thu Mar 19 2020