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Two Malaysians injured by Typhoon Champi in stable condition

KUALA LUMPUR: Two Malaysians who sustained minor injuries in the aftermath of Typhoon Champi in Taiwan are receiving treatment at separate hospitals and their conditions are reported to be stable.

Two Malaysians injured by Typhoon Champi in stable condition

Two Malaysians, both 57 years old, sustained minor injuries during Typhoon Champi in Taiwan and are currently recovering in hospitals with stable conditions, according to Malaysian Friendship and Trade Centre, Taipei (MFTC) President Bong Yik Jui. The victims were treated at Dali Jen Ai Hospital in Taichung and Miaoli Daqian Hospital in Miaoli, respectively.

One of the Malaysians has been discharged after receiving treatment. MFTC is closely monitoring the situation and will continue to provide support to the Malaysian community in Taiwan through various communication channels. The typhoon caused one death, over 500 injuries, damage to hundreds of buildings, power outages, and flight cancellations in Taiwan.

There are currently 34,833 Malaysians in Taiwan, including 7,615 students. Malaysians are advised to monitor local weather updates, follow safety instructions, and register their contact details with MFTC's e-Konsular portal for timely consular assistance.

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