SEPANG, Aug 23 (Bernama) -- Four hundred and nine Malaysians who arrived
safely home from war torn Egypt today expressed their gratitude to
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak and the government for
prioritising their safety.
Cairo University second year medical student Muhammad Amirul Afiq, 20, said although the area where he stayed was still considered safe, he did not want to face the risks.
"The government is worried for our safety there and must surely know whether the conflict is intensifying, so it's better for us to heed the advice to return to Malaysia," he said.
Nas Hazim Zainal, 25, who had completed his studies (Takhassus Qiraat) at Al-Azhar University was alarmed and anxious at seeing thick smoke enveloping the horizon and had prayed to be able to return to Malaysia.
"Thank God we are safely back. We are really grateful to the prime minister for his concerns about our safety and welfare in Egypt," he said.
Cairo University second year medical student Muhammad Amirul Afiq, 20, said although the area where he stayed was still considered safe, he did not want to face the risks.
"The government is worried for our safety there and must surely know whether the conflict is intensifying, so it's better for us to heed the advice to return to Malaysia," he said.
Nas Hazim Zainal, 25, who had completed his studies (Takhassus Qiraat) at Al-Azhar University was alarmed and anxious at seeing thick smoke enveloping the horizon and had prayed to be able to return to Malaysia.
"Thank God we are safely back. We are really grateful to the prime minister for his concerns about our safety and welfare in Egypt," he said.
