Malaysians alerted of Mt Agung's eruption in Bali

A general view shows Mount Agung from Karangasem on the resort island of Bali on Sept. 24, 2017. Authorities have raised alert levels for a volcano on the Indonesian resort island of Bali after hundreds of small tremors stoked fears it could erupt for the first time in more than 50 years. (Agence France -Presse/Sonny Tumbelaka).

PETALING JAYA: The Foreign Ministry confirmed that Indonesian authorities have issued an alert following the volcanic activity at Mount Agung and evacuation of those residing around the affected areas.

Wisma Putra said in a statement Monday that the Malaysian Embassy in Jakarta and the Honorary Consul of Malaysia in Bali are in close contact with Malaysians in Bali including students, expatriats and visitors.