PUTRAJAYA, July 23 – Several Malaysian citizens, including final-year students and those working in the country, have decided to remain in Bangladesh, according to the Foreign Ministry.
“Those who choose to stay behind are advised to maintain communication with the High Commission of Malaysia in Dhaka for updated information and necessary support,” it said in a statement.
It said the High Commission, which will continue to operate as usual, is always ready to extend assistance and ensure the safety of Malaysians, adding that it will closely monitor the situation and take swift action regarding any developments.
According to the ministry, a total of 123 Malaysians, including 80 students, safely departed from Bangladesh on a special AirAsia flight at 11.05 am local time.
The flight, which is part of the mission to evacuate Malaysians from Bangladesh, is expected to touch down at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Terminal 2 at 5.10 pm today.
