KUALA LUMPUR: The Foreign Ministry said there are no reports of Malaysians being caught up in what it described as the “security incidents” in Caracas, the capital city of Venezuela.
The ministry, commonly referred to as Wisma Putra, said it was closely monitoring the unfolding developments in Caracas.
“The ministry is actively obtaining the latest updates to ensure the safety and welfare of Malaysians remain our utmost priority.
“The ministry wishes to confirm that as of now, there are no reports of Malaysians affected by the situation. We will continue to monitor developments and provide further updates if warranted,” it said in a short statement.
Earlier, it was reported that several explosions occurred in Caracas, amid what some people described as the sound of jet aircraft flying overhead.
The explosions were believed to have been from attacks by United States military forces, after months of threats from US President Donald Trump of action against Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.
Trump had confirmed these attacks, adding that the US had captured Maduro, who had been taken out of the country together with his wife.
There was no immediate confirmation from the Venezuelan government, which declared a state of emergency.
The US has accused Maduro of running a “narco-state” and rigging an election. The Venezuelan leader, who succeeded Hugo Chavez to take power in 2013, has said Washington wants to take control of its oil reserves, the largest in the world.
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