PRESS RELEASE : TERRORIST BOMB ATTACKS IN ISTANBUL @ SIARAN AKBAR : SERANGAN BOM PENGGANAS DI ISTANBUL
TERRORIST BOMB ATTACKS IN ISTANBUL
The Government of Malaysia strongly condemns the double bombings outside Besiktas Football Stadium in Istanbul on 10 December 2016, which killed 29 people and left 166 others injured.
The Government of Malaysia expresses its deepest condolences to the Government and people of the Republic of Turkey and to the families and victims affected by the attacks. Malaysia regards these terrorist acts as inhumane and calls for the perpetrators to be brought to justice.
The Embassy of Malaysia in Ankara confirms that thus far, there have been no reports of any Malaysian casualties. The Embassy is in close contact with the Turkish authorities and Malaysians, including our students in Istanbul.
The Ministry wishes to remind all Malaysian citizens residing and travelling to Turkey to be vigilant at all times and are advised to refer to the safety guidelines posted on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Malaysia’s website.
PUTRAJAYA
11 DECEMBER 2016