PUTRAJAYA: No Malaysians were injured in the magnitude-5.5 earthquake that rocked Calayan town in Cagayan yesterday.
The Foreign Ministry confirmed this today, and urged Malaysians who were in the vicinity to be cautious and keep track of the developments and local weather report.
“Since the situation is still unstable, Malaysians are advised to consider rescheduling their travel plans to the affected areas and comply with directives issued by the local authorities,” the ministry said today.
“The ministry via the Malaysian Embassy in Manila and the Consulate General Office in Davao, Mindanao, are closely monitoring the situation.
“The Malaysian Embassy is also in close contact with the local authorities for the latest updates and advisories.”
Malaysians in the affected areas who require consular assistance can contact the Malaysian Embassy in Manila at 107, Tordesillas Street, Salcedo Village, Makati City, 1227 Philippines or call +63 2 662 8200; +63 917 864 0761 (after working hours) or email [email protected].
Those who wish to get in touch with the Malaysian Consulate in Davao can do so at 2nd Floor, Usman Building, Diho Subdivision Road, Buhangin, Davao City 8000 Philippines or call +63 82 221 4050 and +63 936 9684001 or email [email protected].
