No Malaysians affected in Philippines earthquake


The Foreign Ministry says no Malaysians are reportedly affected by the 6.4 magnitude earthquake that struck southern Philippines yesterday. – EPA pic, September 30, 2019.

THE Foreign Ministry said today there are no reports of any Malaysians being affected by the earthquake in Jose Abad Santos, southern Philippines, yesterday.

A magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck off the province of Davao Occidental in the southern Philippines on Sunday morning.

According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology, no major damage was reported but the earthquake is expected to generate aftershocks.

“The Foreign Ministry is monitoring developments following the earthquake,” it said in a statement.

Wisma Putra said Malaysians requiring consular assistance are advised to contact the Consulate-General of Malaysia in Davao City. – Bernama, September 30, 2019.


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