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Malaysia says no immediate evacuation needed for students in Saudi Arabia
Malaysian authorities have indicated there is no pressing requirement to evacuate students currently studying in Saudi Arabia following a recent attack on Riyadh airport. Officials are maintaining close surveillance of the situation and the safety of Malaysian nationals in the kingdom.
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Authorities in Malaysia have determined that an immediate evacuation of Malaysian students in Saudi Arabia is not necessary at this time, despite heightened security concerns following an incident at Riyadh's international airport. Officials from the Malaysian government are closely monitoring developments and the welfare of Malaysian nationals present in the kingdom. The assessment comes as part of routine safety protocols following security incidents in the region. Malaysian missions in Saudi Arabia have been instructed to maintain heightened vigilance and provide regular updates to students and their families regarding their safety. The government has urged Malaysian citizens in Saudi Arabia to remain alert and follow guidance from local authorities while it continues to assess the security situation in the country.