A Singaporean man was among a group of 12 people evacuated from Ukraine by Malaysia, following the invasion of Ukraine by Russian forces.
Malaysia Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a Facebook statement that a convoy of 9 Malaysians, 2 Ukrainians and a Singaporeans arrived at the border of Ukraine and Poland on 27 February at about 5.45am.
The successful evacuation of the group was led by Fadhilah Daud, the Chargé d’Affaires ad interim of Malaysia’s Embassy in Ukraine, and they were received by officials from the Malaysian embassy in Poland.
Here is Malaysia’s statement
The convoy of 9 Malaysians, 2 Ukrainian dependants and 1 Singaporean national evacuated from Kyiv led by Chargé d’Affaires ad interim, Ms. Fadhilah Daud, have safely arrived at Korczowa-Krakovets border of Ukraine and Poland at 5.45am on 27 February 2022 (local time at 10.45pm) on 26 February 2022.
The convoy was received by two officials from the Embassy of Malaysia in Poland. All evacuees and accompanying officials will be making their way to Warsaw, Poland.
Wisma Putra is in constant contact with officials of the Embassies on their location, safety as well as of the accompanying convoy.
Friend in need is a friend indeed
The Singapore High Commission in KL and Consulate-General in JB posted a statement on Facebook thanking their Malaysian counterparts for their help.
They said:
We are very grateful to Wisma Putra for assisting one of our Singaporeans to evacuate from Kyiv amid difficult circumstances. A friend in need is a friend indeed!
The situation in Ukraine remains deeply concerning. Singapore strongly condemns any unprovoked invasion of a sovereign country under any pretext. The sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of Ukraine must be respected.
