KJRI: There Were No Indonesian Victims In The Explosion In Al Balad, Jeddah

Documentation - The atmosphere of Al Balad, which is often referred to as the Old City of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Sunday, September 2 2018 (Anom Prihantoro / Antara)

JAKARTA - The Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia (KJRI) Jeddah said that until now there were no Indonesian citizens (WNI) who were victims of an explosion at a non-Muslim cemetery in the Al Balad area, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

"On November 11, 2020, there was an explosion at around 12.30 Saudi time at a non-Muslim cemetery in the Al Balad area, Jeddah. Until now, no Indonesian citizen has been victimized in the incident," said a statement from the Indonesian Consulate in Jeddah, reported by Antara, Thursday, November 12.

The Consulate General in Jeddah appealed to all Indonesian citizens in the working area of the Indonesian Consulate General in Jeddah to increase caution and vigilance, especially in public places and crowds such as shopping centers and markets.

Indonesian citizens are expected to always monitor official information from local authorities and Indonesian Representatives in Saudi Arabia, said the Indonesian Consulate General.

The Consulate General in Jeddah again reminded all Indonesian citizens not to disseminate information that cannot be justified (hoax).

In an emergency situation, Indonesian citizens can contact the Call Center Hotline of the Indonesian Consulate General in Jeddah [phone].