All 58 Malaysians registered with Malaysia’s Consulate General in Davao City have been confirmed safe following the 7.8-magnitude earthquake that struck southern Mindanao, Philippines, on June 8.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Wisma Putra) said the Malaysian Consulate General in Davao City and the Embassy of Malaysia in Manila are closely monitoring the situation after local authorities issued a tsunami warning and reported ongoing aftershocks.
Authorities in Davao City have ordered the closure of schools and government offices, while several buildings in General Santos City reportedly suffered significant structural damage, including building collapses.
The ministry also noted that several domestic flights involving General Santos, Manila, Cebu and Iloilo have been cancelled as Philippine authorities conduct safety assessments at affected airports.
“Malaysians whose travel plans are affected are advised to coordinate directly with their airlines for updates and rebooking arrangements,” it said in a statement.
Wisma Putra urged Malaysians in the affected areas to remain vigilant, move to higher ground if near coastal areas and comply with evacuation and safety instructions issued by local authorities.
The ministry said it will continue monitoring developments and provide consular assistance where necessary.
