Press Release

UPDATE ON MALAYSIAN NATIONALS DETAINED BY ISRAELI AUTHORITIES

9 OCTOBER 2025

The Government of Malaysia is actively pursuing efforts to secure the immediate and unconditional release of the nine (9) Malaysian nationals, participants of the Freedom Flotilla Coalition (FFC) and Thousand Madleens To Gaza (TMTG) mission, who are currently in illegal detention by the Israeli regime since 8 October 2025.

The Government is mobilising these efforts in cooperation with friendly countries, in particular the Republic of Türkiye. Efforts are also being undertaken through our Embassies in Amman and Ankara, as well as through international legal teams to ensure consular access to the detained Malaysians, and their swift and safe repatriation to Malaysia.

All nine Malaysians are reported to be in good health. The safety and welfare of all Malaysian citizens remain the utmost priority of the Government.

PUTRAJAYA

9 October 2025