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Free Malaysia Today
10 hours ago
- Politics
- Free Malaysia Today
24 evacuees from Iran arrive safely in Malaysia
The evacuees, who were on board Malaysia Airlines flight MH781, touched down at KLIA Terminal 1 at 11.03pm yesterday. (Bernama pic) SEPANG : A total of 24 individuals including 17 Malaysians who were evacuated from Iran following the escalating conflict in the country have returned safely home. The evacuees, who were on board Malaysia Airlines flight MH781, touched down at KLIA Terminal 1 at 11.03pm yesterday. They were welcomed by the foreign ministry's deputy secretary-general (bilateral affairs) Ahmad Rozian Abd Ghani. The group comprised 17 Malaysians, six Iranian dependents of Malaysian citizens, and one Singaporean national. Malaysia's ambassador to Iran, Khairi Omar, who led the group, told the media they had to travel about 1,000km by land to exit Tehran. 'We chose a route away from the source of the attacks, which were coming from the west, so we headed east. Alhamdulillah, we received strong cooperation from the Turkmenistan government, which allowed foreign nationals to cross the border,' he said. He added that around 12 Malaysians were still in Iran, and that Wisma Putra was closely monitoring their situation to ensure their safety. According to a statement from Wisma Putra, all 24 individuals crossed the Iran–Turkmenistan border on June 21 and boarded Turkmenistan Airlines flight T5 647 on June 22 to Bangkok, Thailand, before continuing their journey to Kuala Lumpur on Malaysia Airlines flight MH781. The evacuation, coordinated by the Malaysian embassy in Tehran, involved a 1,120km land journey to the Iran-Turkmenistan border. The Malaysian embassies in Ashgabat and Bangkok facilitated flight arrangements from Ashgabat to Malaysia. The foreign ministry expressed its appreciation to the governments of Iran, Turkmenistan, and Thailand for their cooperation which enabled the smooth return home for the Malaysians. 'This evacuation process reflects the Malaysian government's continued commitment to ensuring the safety and welfare of its citizens, in line with the core value of ihsan (compassion) under the Malaysia Madani framework,' the statement said. Wisma Putra also confirmed that the Malaysian embassy in Ashgabat had assisted in the repatriation of Bruneian citizens from Turkmenistan to their home country. It said the involvement of a Singaporean citizen in the evacuation and the assistance extended to Brunei nationals reflected Malaysia's readiness to offer support to citizens of fellow Asean nations, in the spirit of regional solidarity.
Straits Times
18 hours ago
- Politics
- Straits Times
1 Singaporean, 17 Malaysians among 24 people evacuated from Iran to Kuala Lumpur
The evacuation was coordinated by the Malaysian Embassy in Tehran. PHOTO: THE STAR/ASIA NEWS NETWORK 1 Singaporean, 17 Malaysians among 24 people evacuated from Iran to Kuala Lumpur Follow our live coverage here. SEPANG - Seventeen Malaysians were safely brought home on June 22 from conflict-hit Iran. They were part of a larger group of 24 individuals that included six Iranians with close family ties to Malaysian citizens and one Singaporean national. The evacuees touched down at Kuala Lumpur International Airport Terminal 1 at 11.03pm on June 22 via Malaysia Airlines flight MH781 from Bangkok, Thailand. Foreign Ministry deputy secretary-general (Bilateral Affairs) Datuk Ahmad Rozian Abd Ghani was present at the arrival hall to welcome the returnees. Leading the group was Malaysia's Ambassador to Iran, Mr Khairi Omar, who described the evacuation as 'challenging but successful' amid mounting security concerns in the region. 'We took a route far from the western frontlines, moving eastward out of Tehran by road,' Mr Khairi told reporters shortly after arrival. 'It was a long trip - over 24 hours on the road - and we even had to spend a night at the border.' The evacuation, coordinated by the Malaysian Embassy in Tehran, saw the group endure a gruelling journey of more than 1,000km across Iran to reach the Turkmenistan border. 'Thanks to the close cooperation of the Turkmenistan government, we were allowed entry and proceeded directly to Ashgabat airport for a connecting flight,' he said. The evacuees then transited in Bangkok before arriving in Malaysia. While the latest group of evacuees is now safe, the ambassador said there are still about 12 Malaysians are still in Iran, most of whom are students or individuals married to Iranians. Mr Khairi assured that all remaining Malaysians are accounted for and currently safe. 'We're doing our best to track their movements. Some have relocated from their usual places due to safety concerns, but we're maintaining communication as much as possible,' he said. The Straits Times has contacted Singapore's Ministry of Foreign Affairs for more information. THE STAR/ASIA NEWS NETWORK Join ST's WhatsApp Channel and get the latest news and must-reads.
The Star
19 hours ago
- Politics
- The Star
17 Malaysians evacuated from Iran return home
SEPANG: Seventeen Malaysians were safely brought home on Sunday (June 22) from the conflict-hit Iran. They were part of a larger group of 24 individuals that included six Iranians with close family ties to Malaysian citizens and one Singaporean national. The evacuees touched down at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Terminal 1 at 11.03pm yesterday via Malaysia Airlines flight MH781 from Bangkok, Thailand. Foreign Ministry deputy secretary-general (Bilateral Affairs) Datuk Ahmad Rozian Abd Ghani was present at the arrival hall to welcome the returnees. Leading the group was Malaysia's Ambassador to Iran, Khairi Omar, who described the evacuation as 'challenging but successful' amid mounting security concerns in the region. 'We took a route far from the western frontlines, moving eastward out of Tehran by road,' Khairi told reporters shortly after arrival. 'It was a long trip — over 24 hours on the road — and we even had to spend a night at the border.' The evacuation, coordinated by the Malaysian Embassy in Tehran, saw the group endure a gruelling journey of more than 1,000km across Iran to reach the Turkmenistan border. 'Thanks to the close cooperation of the Turkmenistan government, we were allowed entry and proceeded directly to Ashgabat airport for a connecting flight,' he said. The evacuees then transited in Bangkok before arriving in Malaysia. While the latest group of evacuees is now safe, the ambassador confirmed that an estimated 12 Malaysians are still in Iran, most of whom are students or individuals married to Iranians. Khairi assured that all remaining Malaysians are accounted for and currently safe. 'We're doing our best to track their movements. Some have relocated from their usual places due to safety concerns, but we're maintaining communication as much as possible,' he said.
The Sun
19 hours ago
- Politics
- The Sun
24 evacuated from Iran arrive safely in Malaysia
SEPANG: A total of 24 individuals, including 17 Malaysians, who were evacuated from Iran following escalating conflict in the country, have safely returned home. Malaysia Airlines flight MH781 carrying the evacuees landed at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Terminal 1 at 11.03 pm. They were welcomed by the Foreign Ministry's Deputy Secretary-General (Bilateral Affairs), Datuk Ahmad Rozian Abd Ghani. The group comprised 17 Malaysians, six Iranian dependents of Malaysian citizens, and one Singaporean national. Malaysia's Ambassador to Iran, Khairi Omar, who led the group, told the media they had to travel by land for about 1,000 kilometres to exit Tehran. 'We chose a route away from the source of the attacks, which were coming from the west, so we headed east. Alhamdulillah, we received strong cooperation from the Turkmenistan government, which allowed foreign nationals to cross the border,' he said. He added that around 12 Malaysians were still in Iran and Wisma Putra was closely monitoring their situation to ensure their safety and well-being. According to a statement from Wisma Putra, all 24 individuals crossed the Iran–Turkmenistan border on June 21, 2025, and boarded a Turkmenistan Airlines flight T5 647 on June 22, 2025, to Bangkok, Thailand, before continuing their journey on Malaysia Airlines flight MH781 to Kuala Lumpur. The evacuation, coordinated by the Malaysian Embassy in Tehran, involved a 1,120-kilometre land journey to the Iran-Turkmenistan border. The Malaysian embassies in Ashgabat and Bangkok also facilitated flight arrangements from Ashgabat to Malaysia. The Foreign Ministry expressed its deepest appreciation to the governments of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Turkmenistan, and Thailand for their close cooperation, which enabled the smooth return home for the Malaysians. 'This evacuation process reflects the Malaysian Government's continued commitment to ensuring the safety and welfare of its citizens, in line with the core value of 'Ihsan' (Compassion) under the Malaysia MADANI framework,' the statement said. Wisma Putra also confirmed that the Malaysian Embassy in Ashgabat assisted in the repatriation of Bruneian citizens from Turkmenistan to their home country. It added that the involvement of a Singaporean citizen in the evacuation and the assistance extended to Brunei nationals reflected Malaysia's readiness to offer support to citizens of fellow ASEAN nations, in the spirit of regional solidarity.
Barnama
a day ago
- Politics
- Barnama
24 Evacuated From Iran Arrive Safely In Malaysia
SEPANG, June 22 (Bernama) -- A total of 24 individuals, including 17 Malaysians, who were evacuated from Iran following escalating conflict in the country, have safely returned home. Malaysia Airlines flight MH781 carrying the evacuees landed at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Terminal 1 at 11.03 pm. They were welcomed by the Foreign Ministry's Deputy Secretary-General (Bilateral Affairs), Datuk Ahmad Rozian Abd Ghani. The group comprised 17 Malaysians, six Iranian dependents of Malaysian citizens, and one Singaporean national. Malaysia's Ambassador to Iran, Khairi Omar, who led the group, told the media they had to travel by land for about 1,000 kilometres to exit Tehran. 'We chose a route away from the source of the attacks, which were coming from the west, so we headed east. Alhamdulillah, we received strong cooperation from the Turkmenistan government, which allowed foreign nationals to cross the border,' he said. He added that around 12 Malaysians were still in Iran and Wisma Putra was closely monitoring their situation to ensure their safety and well-being. According to a statement from Wisma Putra, all 24 individuals crossed the Iran–Turkmenistan border on June 21, 2025, and boarded a Turkmenistan Airlines flight T5 647 on June 22, 2025, to Bangkok, Thailand, before continuing their journey on Malaysia Airlines flight MH781 to Kuala Lumpur. The evacuation, coordinated by the Malaysian Embassy in Tehran, involved a 1,120-kilometre land journey to the Iran-Turkmenistan border. The Malaysian embassies in Ashgabat and Bangkok also facilitated flight arrangements from Ashgabat to Malaysia.
