Malaysia is ready to assist in humanitarian efforts after the powerful earthquake in Myanmar and northern Thailand.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on Friday (March 28) reaffirmed solidarity with Asean neighbors.
Meanwhile, Wisma Putra announced the temporary closure of the Malaysian Embassy in Bangkok for safety assessment, while embassies in Yangon and Bangkok continue to monitor the situation.
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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on Friday (March 28) reaffirmed solidarity with Asean neighbors.
Meanwhile, Wisma Putra announced the temporary closure of the Malaysian Embassy in Bangkok for safety assessment, while embassies in Yangon and Bangkok continue to monitor the situation.
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00:00Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has expressed deep concern over the powerful earthquake
00:08that struck central Myanmar and northern Thailand, causing loss of life and widespread destruction
00:13in Mandalay, Bangkok and surrounding areas.
00:17He also noted that Malaysia is closely monitoring developments in China's southern Yunnan province,
00:23where tremors were felt and structural damage has been reported.
00:27On behalf of Malaysia, Anwar extended his condolences to those who lost loved ones and
00:32offered prayers for the injured and displaced.
00:36He reaffirmed Malaysia's unwavering solidarity with its ASEAN neighbours and pledged readiness
00:41to provide humanitarian assistance as needed.
00:44Meanwhile, Wisma Putra announced that the Embassy of Malaysia in Bangkok, located at
00:50Kronos Office Tower, has been temporarily sealed for safety assessments.
00:55The foreign ministry has advised Malaysians to avoid the premises until further notice.
01:00In a statement on Friday evening, Wisma Putra urged Malaysians in Bangkok to assemble at
01:05the embassy complex next to Sathorn Garden in case of an emergency or severe aftershocks.
01:11It also advised Malaysians in Myanmar and Thailand to remain vigilant, stay informed
01:17through local authorities and take necessary safety precautions.
01:21Preliminary checks by the Malaysian Embassy in Yangon confirmed that all Malaysians in
01:26Myanmar are safe and unaffected by the quake.
01:30Similarly, reports from Thailand indicate no Malaysian casualties.
01:35The foreign ministry assured that it will continue to monitor the situation and provide
01:39updates as necessary.
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