KUALA LUMPUR: All Malaysians in Russia are secure as the general scenario in the nation is calm and peaceable, says the Malaysian Embassy in Moscow.
The embassy added in its assertion on Sunday (March 6) that some Malaysians could also be going through issue in accessing well timed banking and monetary providers, resembling disruptions to Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) from Malaysia to their accounts with sure banks in the Russian Federation.
It mentioned the Russian authorities have appeared into the matter because the Russian Central Bank has assured the general public that the ruble (Russian foreign money) continues to be available and accessible.
“The identical establishment has taken steps to make sure home liquidity is adequate, enabling most people simpler entry to exhausting money. Malaysians who’re nonetheless going through EFT banking difficulties with their Russian accounts, or/and requiring consular help are kindly suggested to contact the embassy by way of our devoted e-mail ([email protected]) and hotlines,” based on the assertion.
The Embassy added that it’s going to stay in shut contact with the related Russian authorities and can proceed to advise Malaysians on additional developments, by way of these devoted channels.
It additionally suggested all Malaysians to stay calm and proceed with their routines, as public providers are operating usually, and important items and providers stay out there, reasonably priced and accessible.
Several nations have imposed financial and monetary sanctions on Russia after President Vladimir Putin ordered troops into neighbouring Ukraine for a “particular navy operation”. – Bernama
