BOMB ATTACK IN ANKARA, TURKEY
The Government of Malaysia strongly condemns the car bomb attack in Ankara on 17 February 2016, which has killed 28 people and left 61 others injured.
The Government of Malaysia expresses its deepest condolences to the Government of the Republic of Turkey and to the families and victims affected by the attack. The Government of Malaysia regards the attack as a heinous act of terrorism and the perpetrators should be brought to justice.
According to the Embassy of Malaysia in Ankara, so far there has been no report of any Malaysian casualties. The Embassy is also in close contact with Malaysian citizens, including our students in Ankara.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Malaysia through the Embassy of Malaysia in Ankara will continue to monitor the situation. The Ministry also wishes to remind Malaysian citizens residing and travelling to Turkey to always give utmost priority to their personal safety and the security of their surroundings, and to closely monitor and comply with any advisory issued by the Government of the Republic of Turkey.
PUTRAJAYA
18 February 2015