GIVEN Malaysia's past history with tsunamis since December 2004, any rumour of a tsunami would go viral rapidly.
This is especially so when it is said that the Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) is issuing an alert even if the warning is in fact a drill.
Recently, it has been claimed that such an "alert" will be taking place in Sabah's Sandakan area as a test of the system.
Is this true?
VERDICT:
TRUE
In a statement on its Twitter account, the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) said that a test of the tsunami alert system will be taking place in a location in Sandakan on Thursday (Sept 26).
The alert will be broadcast from the Masjid Kg Tinosa 2 and will run from 9am to 12pm.
"People in the area are advised not to panic as the sirens are sounding as a test of the system," said MetMalaysia.
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— Jabatan Meteorologi Malaysia (@metmalaysia) September 25, 2024
