JELEBU: The government will continue to monitor the situation following several minor earthquakes in Segamat, Johor, says Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.
He advised the public, particularly those in the affected areas, to remain calm and stay alert.
“I reported to the Cabinet yesterday (Friday) and was informed by the director-general of the Meteorological Department and the director-general of the Department of Minerals and Geoscience that (the earthquake) will continue to be closely monitored.
“God willing, the preparedness of residents in Segamat and Johor in general will continue to be monitored by the State and National Disaster Management Committees.
“I hope the people will not panic; hopefully no major disaster will occur,” he told reporters.
Ahmad Zahid said this after attending the “Program Kembara Merdeka Akar Umbi Negeri Sembilan”, which drew about 270 motorcycle participants, here yesterday.
The Deputy Prime Minister also called on the public to perform solat hajat (special prayers for wellbeing) and seek protection from calamities.
A weak earthquake was recorded in Segamat on Friday morning, registering a magnitude of 2.7 on the Richter scale at 7.29am.
In a statement, the Meteorological Department said the epicentre was located at 2.5°N and 102.8°E at a depth of 10km.
His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, has also ordered mosques and suraus across Johor to perform solat hajat and prayers for peace.
