Wisma Putra: No Malaysians affected in Philippines earthquake
Water in hotel pool splashes during an earthquake in General Santos City, Philippines December 15, 2019 in this still image obtained from social media video. — Reuters pic
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 16 — There have been no reports of Malaysians affected by the 6.9 magnitude earthquake in Polomolok, South Cotabato, in the Philippines earlier today. In a statement, the Foreign Affairs Ministry advised Malaysians requiring consular assistance to contact the Consulate General of Malaysia in Davao City at +63 82 221 4050 or +63 936 968 4001.
“The ministry wishes to convey sympathies and condolences to the Government and the people of the Republic of the Philippines, in particular to those who have been affected by the earthquake.According to local authorities in the Philippines, the 2.11pm earthquake had so far claimed three lives and the exact number of those injured was still unknown, the statement said. — Bernama
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