Malaysians in Jakarta advised to remain calm following earthquake
JAKARTA: Malaysians residing in or visiting Jakarta and its surrounding areas are advised to stay calm and keep up-to-date with official information issued by local authorities, following a magnitude 6.5 earthquake that struck near the capital’s Thousand Islands (Kepulauan Seribu) early Saturday morning.
JAKARTA: Malaysian residents and visitors in and around the Indonesian capital are being asked to remain calm after a magnitude 6.5 earthquake hit near the Thousand Islands early Saturday. The Malaysian Embassy in Jakarta reassured the public that there was no tsunami risk and reported no accidents or damage as of noon on the same day.
Overseas Malaysians departing for the region are advised to budget extra for personal expenses and obtain adequate travel insurance. The earthquake was detected by Indonesia's BMKG at 4.23am local time, with vibrations felt in Jakarta, parts of Java, and Sumatra. Malaysians seeking consular support can contact the Malaysian Embassy in Jakarta via its fixed line, WhatsApp, or a dedicated WhatsApp number.
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