Anwar: Malaysians in Iran not brought home yet
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said Malaysians currently in Iran have not yet been repatriated.
"Not yet," Anwar said briefly when asked by reporters about the status of Malaysians in the country.
He was speaking after officiating the Sasana Symposium 2025 and launching the Digital Asset Innovation Hub at Bank Negara.
On June 13, Israel launched strikes targeting Iran's nuclear and military infrastructure, triggering a spike in global oil prices.
Anwar yesterday acknowledged concerns that the escalating conflict could affect Malaysia's trade.
However, he noted that some trade channels remain open, despite growing unease among companies.
Anwar said he had discussed the situation with Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (Opec) secretary-general Haitham Al Ghais, as well as key industry players including TotalEnergies, Eni, Aramco and others, in addition to Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas).
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