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emony of donation of medical equipment by Ambassador of the United Arabs Emirates to Malaysia.

ASSISTED THE RETURN assistance as well as negotiations with
OF 27,054 MALAYSIANS the Government of the countries involved.
STRANDED IN 99 COUNTRIES As of 22 February 2021 the Ministry has
successfully coordinated evacuation and
In combating the global pandemic repatriation of 27,054 Malaysians who
COVID-19, one ofthe main roles ofMinistry were stranded in 99 countries. These
of Foreign Affairs is to provide consular initiative involved 556 commercial and
assistance to Malaysians abroad who chartered aircrafts.
are affected by the spread of COVID-19,
including helping Malaysians stranded
abroad due to travel restrictions and
flight cancellation. These includes logistic

Assisted the return Malaysians stranded in other country. OFFICIAL YEAR BOOK 202 2410
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