00:01The Malaysian government is closely monitoring the situation in Caracas, Venezuela,
00:07following reports of security operations in the capital on Saturday.
00:11In a statement issued on Sunday, Malaysian authorities reiterated the country's firm stance against foreign intervention
00:18and the use or threat of force, stressing the importance of dialogue and peaceful resolution
00:23in line with international law and the United Nations Charter.
00:27The Foreign Affairs Ministry confirmed that the Malaysian embassy in Caracas
00:31has successfully contacted all registered Malaysian citizens in Venezuela
00:36and that they are safe and accounted for.
00:39The embassy will continue to closely monitor developments
00:42and stands ready to provide consular assistance if needed.
00:46Malaysians currently in Venezuela have been advised to remain vigilant, exercise caution
00:51and stay in contact with the embassy for updates and support.
00:56The situation remains fluid following reports that Venezuela declared a state of emergency on January 3
01:03after aerial strikes targeted Caracas.
01:06Meanwhile, United States President Donald Trump claimed on his Truth Social platform
01:11that Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife were captured and taken out of the country following the U.S. strike.
01:18the U.S. strike.
01:19the U.S. strike.
01:20the U.S. strike.
01:22The U.S. strike.
01:28The U.S. strike.
01:30The U.S. strike.
