PETALINGA JAYA: No Malaysians have been reported affected by the magnitude 7.9 earthquake off the coast of Mindanao in the Philippines, says the Foreign Ministry.
“At this preliminary stage, there have been no reports of Malaysian nationals affected by the disaster,” it said in a statement on Monday (June 8).
Wisma Putra, through the Malaysian embassy in Manila, said it was closely monitoring the aftermath of the earthquake as regional tsunami alerts were issued for several neighbouring coastal areas.
“The Embassy of Malaysia in Manila is actively coordinating with the relevant local authorities to ascertain the safety and well-being of the Malaysian community in the affected areas,” it added.
The embassy advised Malaysians residing in or travelling to the affected areas in the Philippines to remain vigilant, move to higher ground immediately if they are near the coast, and strictly follow all evacuation orders and safety instructions issued by the Philippine authorities.
It said Malaysians should register and regularly update their contact details through the e-Konsular portal at https://ekonsular.kln.gov.my to facilitate timely communication and consular assistance.
Malaysians may contact the Malaysian embassy in Manila at +63 2 8662 8200 or its emergency helpline at +63 961 077 8113.
The embassy may also be contacted by email at [mwmanila@kln.gov.my](mailto:m
