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No Malaysians affected by Indonesia quake: consulate

Foreign Ministry says those requiring aid can contact envoys in Medan

Updated 3 years ago · Published on 16 Jan 2023 11:36PM

No Malaysians affected by Indonesia quake: consulate
No deaths have been reported so far after a 6.2-magnitude earthquake hit Aceh and North Sumatra, Indonesia early this morning (pic for illustration purposes only). – Pixabay pic, January 16, 2023

PUTRAJAYA – No Malaysians have been reported affected by the 6.2-magnitude earthquake that jolted Aceh and North Sumatra, Indonesia early this morning, the Malaysian consulate general in Medan confirmed.

The Foreign Ministry in a statement this afternoon said Malaysians who required consular assistance or had any further questions could contact the Malaysian consulate general in Medan by phone at +62 61-453-1342 and +62 61-452-3992 or email [email protected].

The earthquake hit the western province of Aceh at 5.20am local time.

So far, no loss of life has been reported and the infrastructure damage is still being assessed by the authorities.

According to media reports, tremors were also felt in the nearby province of North Sumatra. – Bernama, January 16, 2023

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