Malaysia stands in solidarity with Saudi Arabia, condemns Houthi attacks

29 Oct 2026 03:19pm
A fighter loyal to Yemen's internationally-recognised government fires a turret from the back of a pickup truck at a position along the frontlines against the Houthis around Mount al-Midan in Yemen's western Taiz province on October 26, 2026. The Saudi-led coalition fighting the Houthis has launched hundreds of raids in Yemen backing the internationally recognised government since the start of the renewed fighting in the long-running civil war. The conflict, dormant for years, erupted again in July and intensified after the Houthis seized the country's Red Sea coast last month. (Photo by Ahmad AL-BASHA / AFP) /
A fighter loyal to Yemen's internationally-recognised government fires a turret from the back of a pickup truck at a position along the frontlines against the Houthis around Mount al-Midan in Yemen's western Taiz province on October 26, 2026. The Saudi-led coalition fighting the Houthis has launched hundreds of raids in Yemen backing the internationally recognised government since the start of the renewed fighting in the long-running civil war. The conflict, dormant for years, erupted again in July and intensified after the Houthis seized the country's Red Sea coast last month. (Photo by Ahmad AL-BASHA / AFP) /

KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysia has expressed solidarity with Saudi Arabia amid its current security challenges and affirmed its readiness to assist within its capabilities.

Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said he conveyed the message during a telephone conversation with his Saudi counterpart, Prince Khalid bin Salman Al Saud, yesterday.

Mohamed Khaled said he received the call while attending the 20th ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting (ADMM) in Cebu, the Philippines, following an earlier telephone conversation between the two ministers last month.

"Malaysia stands in solidarity with Saudi Arabia amid its current security challenges and remains ready to assist within our capabilities. May Saudi Arabia and its people remain safe and secure, insya-Allah,” he posted on his official X account.

Meanwhile, Prince Khalid said in a separate post on X that the two ministers reviewed bilateral defence relations and discussed regional developments during the conversation.

He said they also condemned attacks by the Houthi militia against Saudi Arabia and the holy sites.

King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh was previously targeted in attacks that caused multiple deaths and injuries, prompting Saudi authorities to temporarily suspend airport operations. The airport partially reopened on Sunday. - BERNAMA

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