Flores earthquake: 16 Malaysian tourists safe, says embassy

A group of 16 Malaysian tourists who were in areas affected by a magnitude 7.7 earthquake on Flores Island in East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, have been confirmed safe and in good health, according to a statement from the Malaysian Foreign Ministry. The earthquake struck northeast of Mbay in Nagekeo Regency at 4.58am local time. The embassy in Jakarta established contact with the group following the incident, and no reports of Malaysians being affected have been made at this stage.

The ministry is actively coordinating with local authorities to ensure the safety and well-being of Malaysians in the affected areas and advises Malaysians to remain vigilant and follow safety instructions issued by local authorities. Malaysians residing in or travelling to the affected regions are urged to register and regularly update their contact details through the e-Konsular portal for timely communication and consular assistance.

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