Consulate General urges Malaysians to stay calm, vigilant after receiving Saudi alerts

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysians who receive alerts through Saudi Arabia's National Early Warning Platform are advised to remain calm, stay vigilant and strictly follow instructions issued by authorities.

The Consulate General of Malaysia in Jeddah also advised Malaysians to take appropriate safety precautions upon receiving an emergency alert.

"...including remaining indoors where possible, staying away from windows and open areas, seeking immediate shelter when outdoors, avoiding crowded or potentially unsafe locations and continuing to monitor official announcements," the consulate general said in a safety advisory posted on Facebook on Wednesday (Sept 16).