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According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, as of now there have been no reports of Malaysians affected by the earthquake in Mindanao, Philippines.
The Foreign Ministry said in a statement today that since the earthquake is still in its early phase, the Malaysian Embassy in Manila is actively coordinating with relevant local authorities to ensure the safety and well-being of Malaysians in the affected areas.
"Malaysians residing in or traveling to the affected areas in the Philippines are strongly advised to remain vigilant. If you are in coastal areas, please immediately move to higher ground and strictly follow all evacuation and safety instructions issued by the Philippine authorities."
For ease of communication and timely consular assistance, Malaysians are encouraged to register and update their contact information via the consular website https://ekonsular.kln.gov.my.
For emergency consular assistance, Malaysians may directly contact the Malaysian Embassy in Manila through the following: Phone (General Enquiries) +63 2 8662 8200, Emergency Hotline (After Office Hours) +63 961 077 8113, Email mwmanila@kln.gov.my.
The Foreign Ministry, through the embassy, is closely monitoring the latest developments following the strong 7.9-magnitude earthquake that occurred at 7:37 a.m. today.
The statement noted that the Malaysian Meteorological Department has issued the latest tsunami warning for coastal areas of Sabah following this earthquake.
The Foreign Ministry will continue to closely monitor the situation and will release updates promptly upon receiving confirmed information.
"Malaysians residing in or traveling to the affected areas in the Philippines are strongly advised to remain vigilant. If you are in coastal areas, please immediately move to higher ground and strictly follow all evacuation and safety instructions issued by the Philippine authorities."
For ease of communication and timely consular assistance, Malaysians are encouraged to register and update their contact information via the consular website https://ekonsular.kln.gov.my.
For emergency consular assistance, Malaysians may directly contact the Malaysian Embassy in Manila through the following: Phone (General Enquiries) +63 2 8662 8200, Emergency Hotline (After Office Hours) +63 961 077 8113, Email mwmanila@kln.gov.my.
The Foreign Ministry, through the embassy, is closely monitoring the latest developments following the strong 7.9-magnitude earthquake that occurred at 7:37 a.m. today.
The statement noted that the Malaysian Meteorological Department has issued the latest tsunami warning for coastal areas of Sabah following this earthquake.
The Foreign Ministry will continue to closely monitor the situation and will release updates promptly upon receiving confirmed information.