PUTRAJAYA: The foreign affairs ministry today confirmed that two Malaysian hikers went missing on Mount Damarvand, Iran, on Sunday (Nov 20) after they split up.
In a statement today, the ministry said the Malaysian embassy in Tehran was in close contact with the local authorities to assist in the search and rescue operation and would continue to monitor the case and provide updates accordingly.
“The ministry takes this opportunity to emphasise on the importance of Malaysians, who are travelling or residing abroad to register with the Malaysian embassy or consulate in the country, particularly during emergency situations,” it added.