PUTRAJAYA: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has lauded Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan and Wisma Putra for their diplomatic prowess, noting the significant presence of foreign ambassadors at events hosted by the ministry. Speaking at the ministry's buka puasa event, the Prime Minister said this underscored Wisma Putra's credibility and influence internationally. "I was joking with Tok Mat (Foreign...
PETALING JAYA: Malaysians will be among the citizens from 48 countries who will need Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) to enter the United Kingdom starting Wednesday (Jan 8). "Malaysians travelling to the United Kingdom will be required to present an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) from Jan 8. "Applications may be submitted from Nov 27, 2024," according to the...
PETALING JAYA: Wisma Putra has yet to confirm a report stating a MyKad and Malaysian driving licence were found in Levadne, Zaporizhia. In a message to the media on Tuesday (Oct 29), Wisma Putra stated that it is aware of the article regarding the discovery. "As of now, we have yet to verify the information. It has...
BANGKOK: The disappearance of Malaysian Goh Beng Shong and his girlfriend, in Bangkok has taken an unexpected turn after Thai authorities confirmed he had left Thailand on Sept 7. Goh’s mother, Tan Lee Lie, 60, who travelled from Penang to Bangkok to look for her 21-year-old son, said she contacted the Malaysian embassy in Thailand for...
PETALING JAYA: Malaysians residing in or visiting areas in Taiwan expected to be hit by Typhoon Krathon when it makes landfall on the island's southwest coast on Wednesday (Oct 2) have been urged to remain vigilant and follow all safety instructions issued by local authorities. Wisma Putra said it is closely monitoring the approach of the...
PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia has called for an immediate ceasefire in Lebanon amid the rising death toll and widespread damage to infrastructure, warning that the continued conflict could lead to a wider regional escalation. In a statement on Thursday (Sept 26), the Foreign Ministry expressed grave concern over the escalating conflict in the Middle East and strongly condemned...
PETALING JAYA: Malaysians residing in or travelling to the United Kingdom have been advised to stay away from areas involved in protests over the stabbing incident in Southport. Wisma Putra urged Malaysians to remain vigilant and follow the latest updates and guidance provided by local authorities. "Malaysians who have not yet registered with the Malaysian High Commission...
PETALING JAYA: The Dewan Rakyat condemns the "cruel" and "violent" assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Iran, says Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul. “Innalillahi wa inna ilaihi raji’un. I express my condolences to the people of Palestine on the ‘syahid’ death of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh and his bodyguard in the Zionist regime’s raid at...
PETALING JAYA: Malaysia has to take a cautious approach regarding Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's potential visit to Russia. Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan said that despite multiple invitations for Anwar's visit, Malaysia has yet to commit to any, reflecting its careful stance on international engagements. Speaking in the Dewan Rakyat, Mohamad pointed out the...
PUTRAJAYA: Wisma Putra, through the Malaysian high commissions in Dhaka, Bangladesh, and New Delhi, India, is closely monitoring the impact of Cyclone Remal, which made landfall between the coasts of Bangladesh and West Bengal, India on Sunday (May 26). The Foreign Ministry, in a statement Tuesday (May 28) said Malaysians in the affected areas are strongly...
