![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
![Hamas has not responded to latest ceasefire proposal, Qatar foreign ministry says Hamas has not responded to latest ceasefire proposal, Qatar foreign ministry says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/81717728220_tank.jpg)
Hamas has not responded to latest ceasefire proposal, Qatar foreign ministry says
Qatari spokesperson said Hamas has not yet handed mediators its response to the latest ceasfire proposal and is still studying it.
Fri Jun 07 2024
![Philippines says troops held weapons but did not point at Chinese coast guard Philippines says troops held weapons but did not point at Chinese coast guard](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/81717496759_SouthChinaSea.jpg)
Philippines says troops held weapons but did not point at Chinese coast guard
China's foreign ministry said the Philippines' actions at the shoal, which it calls Renai Reef, were illegal.
Tue Jun 04 2024
![PM arrives in Kyrgyz Republic for two-day official visit PM arrives in Kyrgyz Republic for two-day official visit](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/61715724828_AnwarIbrahim.jpg)
PM arrives in Kyrgyz Republic for two-day official visit
The visit to the landlock country, according to the Foreign Ministry, is at the invitation of Kyrgyz Republic's President Sadyr Zhaparov.
Wed May 15 2024
![PM to discuss situation in Iran with Foreign Ministry PM to discuss situation in Iran with Foreign Ministry](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/81713520596_PMjpg.jpg)
PM to discuss situation in Iran with Foreign Ministry
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said Malaysia was pushing for peace guarantees and a forceful stop to the atrocities committed by Israel.
Fri Apr 19 2024
![Saudi Arabia prepares to open first alcohol store for diplomats Saudi Arabia prepares to open first alcohol store for diplomats](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-06/81622543458_Alcohol.jpg)
Saudi Arabia prepares to open first alcohol store for diplomats
Customers have to register via a mobile app, get a clearance code from the foreign ministry and respect monthly quotas with their purchases.
Thu Jan 25 2024
![China rebuts Vietnam's claims to disputed South China Sea islands China rebuts Vietnam's claims to disputed South China Sea islands](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2018-10/81538363160_TBSOUTHCHINASEA.jpg)
China rebuts Vietnam's claims to disputed South China Sea islands
China's claims to the Paracel and Spratly Islands in the South China Sea were backed by "history", its foreign ministry said.
Thu Jan 25 2024
![China warns Philippines not to 'miscalculate' situation in South China Sea - Foreign Ministry China warns Philippines not to 'miscalculate' situation in South China Sea - Foreign Ministry](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/51702373967_TBChinesemilitia.jpg)
China warns Philippines not to 'miscalculate' situation in South China Sea - Foreign Ministry
Wang Yi said both countries should discuss any disputes, with the most urgent task being to manage the current maritime situation.
Thu Dec 21 2023
![Foreign Ministry in process of evacuating Malaysians from West Bank Foreign Ministry in process of evacuating Malaysians from West Bank](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/41689579540_TBZambryAbdKadir.jpg)
Foreign Ministry in process of evacuating Malaysians from West Bank
Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir said the woman, identified as Dr Nurul Ain Latif from Kelantan, was reported to be in a safe place.
Thu Oct 12 2023
![Palestine-Israel conflict: Malaysian Foreign Ministry advises citizens to postpone travel Palestine-Israel conflict: Malaysian Foreign Ministry advises citizens to postpone travel](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/61675248412_WismaPutra.jpg)
Palestine-Israel conflict: Malaysian Foreign Ministry advises citizens to postpone travel
It stated that at present, there are five Malaysian citizens, including an adult woman and a mother with three children, in the West Bank.
Wed Oct 11 2023
![Israel and Palestinian war: What you need to know right now Israel and Palestinian war: What you need to know right now](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/61696684701_IsraelGazaRocket.jpg)
Israel and Palestinian war: What you need to know right now
The Palestinian Foreign Ministry denounced Israel's attacks on Gaza as a "barbarous campaign of death and destruction."
Mon Oct 09 2023
![Two Israelis, one Egyptian shot dead in Alexandria - Israeli foreign ministry Two Israelis, one Egyptian shot dead in Alexandria - Israeli foreign ministry](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-06/81624723489_Murder.jpg)
Two Israelis, one Egyptian shot dead in Alexandria - Israeli foreign ministry
A policeman alleged to have carried out the shooting in the Sawari district of Alexandria was in custody.
Sun Oct 08 2023
![No Malaysians affected by devastating flood in Libya No Malaysians affected by devastating flood in Libya](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)
No Malaysians affected by devastating flood in Libya
The Foreign Ministry confirmed the two Malaysians residing in Marsa El Brega have been successfully contacted and were confirmed to be safe.
Thu Sep 14 2023
![Former Foreign Ministry Sec-Gen Rastam Mohd Isa conferred Japanese prestigious award Former Foreign Ministry Sec-Gen Rastam Mohd Isa conferred Japanese prestigious award](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/71689063582_RastamMohdIsa.jpg)
Former Foreign Ministry Sec-Gen Rastam Mohd Isa conferred Japanese prestigious award
Tan Sri Rastam Mohd Isa was bestowed the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Star award.
Tue Jul 11 2023
![China sanctions US institutions, Taiwanese official China sanctions US institutions, Taiwanese official](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/51677229362_Chinaflag.jpg)
China sanctions US institutions, Taiwanese official
According to China's Foreign Ministry, the "countermeasures" were taken against the Hudson Institute and the Reagan Library, as well as their directors.
Fri Apr 07 2023