10-05-2025
- Politics
- New Straits Times
Malaysians urged to defer non-essential travel to India, Pakistan
SEREMBAN: Malaysians planning to travel to India and Pakistan, especially to the Kashmir region, are advised to temporarily postpone non-essential travel due to ongoing unrest in both countries.
Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan has also urged Malaysians currently in these countries, particularly students, to contact the nearest embassy or consulate to update their details.
"Malaysians in India and Pakistan are urged to contact the embassies or consulates in both countries by providing their phone numbers and addresses.
"This will ensure that the embassy can easily reach them in case of any emergencies.
"Those currently in the region are also advised to avoid traveling to troubled areas, particularly in Kashmir.
"To date, no Malaysians have been involved, but I urge them to exercise caution. If they are outside the affected areas, they should consider canceling any planned travel to those regions to avoid becoming victims or being impacted by any unforeseen events," he told reporters after officiating the Sekolah Kebangsaan Senawang 3 Parent-Teacher Association annual general meeting today.
Present was the Negri Sembilan State Education Department director Khalida Omar.
Mohamad was asked to comment on the latest developments following rising tensions between India and Pakistan, as international media reported that fighting between the two nuclear-armed neighbours is escalating.
Recently, the Malaysian High Commission in New Delhi advised Malaysians to postpone all non-essential travel to India due to the cross-border attacks involving Pakistan.
Commenting further, Mohamad, who is also the Rembau member of parliament, said that Wisma Putra had issued a statement urging both countries to de-escalate tensions to avoid further uncertainty and prolonged conflict.
"Malaysia is concerned about the exchange of fire involving drones and rockets. This must be avoided.
"We hope the leaders of both countries will consider the bigger picture, rather than focusing on actions that could strain bilateral relations," he said.
