PUTRAJAYA: No Malaysians were involved in the explosion which struck Chelsea, New York, yesterday. The Foreign Ministry said local authorities are currently investigating the cause of the explosion. "No Malaysians were identified to be involved in the incident. "The ministry, through the Consulate General of Malaysia in New York, will continue to monitor the situation accordingly," it said in a statement. Malaysians around New York who require assistance may reach the Consulate General of Malaysia in New York, the statement said.

Source: New Strait Times September 18, 2016 08:57 UTC