The Government of Malaysia strongly condemns the bomb attack that took place at Istiklal Street in Taksim Square, Istanbul on 19 March 2016, which has killed 5 people and injured 36 others. 12 of those injured are foreigners.
The Government of Malaysia expresses its deepest condolences to the Government and people of the Republic of Turkey and to the families affected by the attack.
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 Malaysians, including our students in Istanbul.
The Ministry 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. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Malaysia through the Embassy of Malaysia in Ankara will continue to monitor the situation.
PUTRAJAYA
19 March 2016
SERANGAN BOM DI ISTANBUL
Kerajaan Malaysia mengutuk sekeras-kerasnya serangan bom yang berlaku di Istikal Street di Taksim Square, Istanbul pada 19 Mac 2016 yang telah meragut 5 nyawa dan mencederakan 36 orang yang lain. Antara mangsa yang tercedera adalah 12 orang warganegara asing.
Kerajaan Malaysia merakamkan ucapan takziah dan simpati kepada Kerajaan dan rakyat Republik Turki serta keluarga mangsa yang terlibat di dalam serangan tersebut.
Kedutaan Besar Malaysia di Ankara telah mengesahkan bahawa sehingga kini, tiada rakyat Malaysia yang dilaporkan terlibat dalam kejadian ini. Kedutaan juga akan terus berhubung dengan rakyat Malaysia di sana termasuklah para pelajar yang menuntut di Istanbul.
Kementerian Luar Negeri ingin mengingatkan rakyat Malaysia yang bermastautin atau pun yang melawat Turki hendaklah sentiasa mengutamakan keselamatan dan memantau suasana sekeliling serta mematuhi nasihat yang dikeluarkan Kerajaan Republik Turki. Kementerian Luar Negeri melalui Kedutaan Besar Malaysia di Ankara akan terus memantau situasi ini dari semasa ke semasa.
PUTRAJAYA
19 Mac 2016