Malaysia

Kuala Lumpur, September 22, 2026. The Malaysian Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated on Monday, September 21, that it condemns "in the strongest terms" the Houthi attacks against Saudi Arabia, which it says target civilians and civilian infrastructure, and expressed its solidarity with the Kingdom. Kuala Lumpur supports Riyadh's efforts to "preserve its sovereignty and territorial integrity," as well as the security of its population, "in accordance with the United Nations Charter and international law," according to the statement relayed by Bernama. The text also calls for "all efforts towards de-escalation and an immediate cessation of hostilities," and reaffirms Malaysia's commitment to its long-standing partnership with Riyadh, which it says it wants to "strengthen for the mutual interests of the two nations."

This stance comes after a ballistic missile fired towards Riyadh on Saturday, September 19, was intercepted and destroyed, according to Saudi authorities — the first strike targeting the capital of the kingdom in years. Houthi attempts to target civilians in Baish, Taif, Farasan, and Yanbu were also foiled, reports the Saudi Gazette, cited by Malay Mail. On September 14, missile and drone strikes on Khamis Mushait, Abha, and Taif had injured 13 civilians and damaged homes and vehicles, according to the coalition led by Riyadh.

The Malaysian press also reported the G7's condemnation on Tuesday, September 22, demanding that the Houthis "immediately cease all military action" and urging Iran to "end its arming and support" for the movement, which is accused of violating UN Security Council resolutions. Saudi strikes on the port of Mokha killed at least six people, according to the Houthi-aligned Saba agency. Malay Mail also noted US hesitation: The New York Times reported on Sunday, September 20, that Donald Trump had changed course twice, between pressure from Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and fear of opening a new front, before ordering and then canceling strikes already prepared against the Houthis.

For Kuala Lumpur, a member of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, the urgency remains diplomatic: supporting Riyadh without aligning with a logic of war, and pushing for a return to a political process rather than Western military escalation.