Malaysia condemns Saudi airport attacks and calls for diplomatic solution
Malaysia denounced the deadly attacks on Saudi civilian targets on Oct 10 and urged all sides to pursue a peaceful, diplomatic resolution.
On Oct 10, attacks on civilian infrastructure in Saudi Arabia killed 12 people and injured 309, striking King Khalid International Airport and affecting commercial flights. Malaysia’s Foreign Ministry condemned the violence, reaffirmed support for Saudi sovereignty, and urged all parties to adhere to international law and seek a peaceful resolution through dialogue. The ministry expressed sympathy for the families of the deceased, including nationals from Saudi Arabia, Bangladesh, the United States, Egypt, Jordan, Syria, Palestine and Sudan, and wished a swift recovery for the injured.
It also noted that no Malaysians were among the casualties and that a projectile landed near King Fahd International Airport in Dammam. The statement underscores Malaysia’s concern about regional stability and its call for diplomatic efforts to restore peace.
Why it matters
The condemnation signals regional diplomatic pressure for stability after a high-casualty attack on Saudi civilian sites.
How this story developed
- Oct 3 Fire and thick smoke reported near Saudi Aramco site in Riyadh
- Oct 7 Government‑aligned troops announced the seizure of the highest summit in Jabal Habashi district, Taiz.
- Oct 7 Pakistani Lieutenant General Nauman Mahmud was appointed the pact’s inaugural secretary‑general.
- Oct 7 Houthis launched missiles at Aden International Airport, causing no casualties.
- Oct 8 Saudi-led coalition announced a comprehensive operation that destroyed dozens of Houthi military sites in Yemen.
- Oct 8 Airlines such as Air India, Air India Express, Lufthansa and IndiGo suspended Riyadh flights until early October.
- Oct 9 Latest statements shift the focus from reported troop deployments to an assessment of defensive equipment assistance.
- Oct 9 Lufthansa announced it will pause its Riyadh flights.
- Oct 9 Death toll confirmed at three Saudi nationals.
- Oct 10 An emergency session on Oct 5 invoked the collective‑defence clause, allowing Turkey and Pakistan to consider dispatching forces to Saudi Arabia.
- Oct 10 A blast was reported at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, prompting an evacuation, with no immediate reports of injuries or damage.
- Oct 10 A second missile strike on the same airport occurred within the week, leading to renewed flight cancellations and heightened travel warnings.
- Oct 11 Death toll rises to 12 and injuries exceed 300.
- Oct 11 He added that GCC members stand united alongside Saudi Arabia, expressing full support for all measures undertaken to protect its security, sovereignty, and the safety of its citizens and residents.
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