PRESS RELEASE : BOMB ATTACK IN CAIRO @ SIARAN AKBAR : SERANGAN BOM DI KAHERAH
BOMB ATTACK IN CAIRO
Malaysia strongly condemns the bombing of the Church of St. Peter and St. Paul of the Coptic Orthodox Cathedral in Cairo on 11 December 2016, which killed 25 people and injured 49 others.
The Government of Malaysia expresses its deepest condolences to the Government and people of the Arab Republic of Egypt and to the families and victims affected by the attack.
The Embassy of Malaysia in Cairo confirms that thus far, there have been no reports of any Malaysian casualties. The Ministry, through the Embassy of Malaysia in Cairo, will continue to monitor the situation.
The Ministry wishes to remind all Malaysian citizens residing and travelling to Egypt to be vigilant at all times. They are advised to communicate with the Embassy of Malaysia in Cairo for any queries or assistance.
PUTRAJAYA
13 December 2016