No Malaysians involved in Banda Aceh earthquake

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirms so far no Malaysians were involved in the 6.4 Richter scale earthquake that struck Banda Acheh, Indonesia this morning.

At Press time, reports indicate 97casualties and another 26 injured.

All 428 Malaysian students in Banda Acheh were reported to be safe.

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Malaysians who are present around the affected areas and require consular assistance may wish to reach out to the Consulate General of Malaysia in Medan at: CONSULATE GENERAL OF MALAYSIA, MEDAN Jalan P. Diponegoro No.43, Medan 20152 North Sumatra, Republic of Indonesia. Telephone: +62614531342/ 4535271/4523992 E-mail: mwmedan@kln.gov.my

WISMA PUTRA: 03-8887 4570 (after working hours)/03-8887 4530 SOURCE : Ministry of Foreign Affairs

For more information: please contact name: Azreey Abu Kasim; Assistant Secretary: Division of Communications and Public Diplomacy; Ministry of Foreign Affairs Email : azreey@kln.gov.my