{
  "id": 4861898,
  "title": "Malaysians urged to stay vigilant as Mount Sinabung erupts, flights disrupted, thousands evacuated",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/malaysians-urged-to-stay-vigilant-as-mount-sinabung-erupts-flights",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-01T12:26:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/09/01/malaysians-urged-to-stay-vigilant-as-mount-sinabung-erupts-flights-disrupted-thousands-evacuated/233577"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "JAKARTA, Sept 1 — Malaysians living or traveling to Karo Regency in North Sumatra have been instructed to remain vigilant and steer clear of areas surrounding Mount Sinabung following an eruption on Monday. The eruption disrupted flights and led to the evacuation of over 2,400 residents. The Consulate General of Malaysia in Medan warned Malaysian citizens to follow the guidance provided by Indonesian authorities, stating that several flights at Medan’s Kualanamu International Airport, a major entry point to North Sumatra, had been rescheduled or canceled due to volcanic ash. Those planning to travel by air should reach out to their airlines for the most recent updates on flight disruptions, rescheduling, or cancellations. Mount Sinabung erupted at 10.17am local time on Monday, ejecting a dense plume of volcanic ash 3.5 kilometers above its peak, according to Indonesia’s Centre for Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation. In response, Indonesia's Geological Agency elevated Mount Sinabung's alert level from Level II (Alert) to Level III (Standby) at 12.30pm after visual and instrumental observations revealed heightened volcanic activity. The consulate reported that Indonesian authorities had ordered the evacuation of 2,451 residents from nearby villages as a precautionary measure. Residents and visitors were advised to avoid activities within a three-kilometer radius of the summit and within six kilometers of the south-southeast sector. The consulate pledged to remain vigilant and provide updates on the situation should any significant developments arise. Malaysians in need of consular assistance can reach the consulate by phone at +62 823 6164 6046 or via email at mwmedan@kln.gov.my.",
  "summary": "JAKARTA, Sept 1 — Malaysians in or travelling to Karo Regency in North Sumatra have been advised to remain vigilan...",
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      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Malaysians advised to stay vigilant following Mount Sinabung eruption",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/malaysians-advised-to-stay-vigilant-following-mount-sinabung-eruption",
        "published": "2026-09-01T11:56:34.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Malaysians urged to stay vigilant as Mount Sinabung erupts, flights disrupted, thousands evacuated",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/malaysians-urged-to-stay-vigilant-as-mount-sinabung-erupts-flights-4862997",
        "published": "2026-09-01T12:26:53.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}