KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia condemns the shooting incident that occurred near a mosque in Muscat, Oman, on Tuesday (July 16).
In a statement today, Wisma Putra confirmed that no Malaysians were involved in the incident which killed nine people, including a police officer and three attackers, while 28 others were injured.
"Malaysia extends its deepest sympathies and condolences to the bereaved families of the victims involved in the incident, the people and the government of the Sultanate of Oman.
"Malaysia maintains its stance in rejecting all forms of crime and violent extremism and calls for the perpetrators to be brought to justice," the statement read.
The Embassy of Malaysia in Muscat, Oman, is continuing to closely monitor developments.
Malaysians requiring consular assistance can contact the Embassy at the following address:
Embassy of Malaysia in Muscat, Sultanate of Oman
Villa No. 2443, Way 3030
Shatti Al Qurum
P.O. Box 51, Bareeq Alshati
Muscat
The embassy can also be contacted via phone at +(968) 2469 8329 or +(968) 7159 2388, or by email at mwmuscat@kln.gov.my.