KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 649 Malaysians are currently still stranded across several locations in the Middle East following the escalating conflict in parts of the region, says the Foreign Ministry. ALSO READ: Evacuation plan approvedIt said efforts remain focused on assisting Malaysians stranded due to the conflict and facilitating their return through available commercial flights. In the United Arab Emirates, 246 stranded Malaysians in Dubai have departed, leaving 176 Malaysians on the mission’s active list. In Abu Dhabi, 25 Malaysians remain stranded while five travellers have departed. Meanwhile, in Saudi Arabia, 243 Malaysians remain stranded, mostly Umrah pilgrims.

Source: The Star March 08, 2026 10:08 UTC