PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian International Ministry (Wisma Putra) is carefully monitoring the most recent developments in Solomon Islands, following the continuing unrest and protest in its capital, Honiara.
The ministry, in a press release on Friday (Nov 26) mentioned all 231 Malaysian residents within the metropolis and 950 extra outdoors the capital have been reported to be protected.
“The Excessive Fee of Malaysia in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea is in shut contact with Malaysians within the Solomon Islands by way of the Malaysian Honorary Consulate within the nation,” the assertion learn.
Wisma Putra mentioned Malaysians requiring consular help in Solomon Islands ought to contact the Malaysian Excessive Fee in Port Moresby, or the ministry.
In response to media reviews, violent anti-government protests demanding Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare’s resignation have been happening since Wednesday, leaving the capital metropolis ablaze. A police station and a constructing within the parliament precinct additionally set on fireplace.
Sogavare on Wednesday imposed 36-hour lockdown in Honiara, however demonstrators have defied the orders.
Australia has deployed its police and army personnel to Solomon Islands on Friday to help with riot management and securing essential infrastructure. – Bernama
