No Malaysians adversely hit by Melbourne quake

 

Yesterday’s quake was one of the biggest on record, causing damages to buildings in the country’s second-largest city. (AP pic)

KUALA LUMPUR: No Malaysians were adversely affected following a magnitude 6.0 earthquake which struck near Melbourne, Australia, yesterday, said the consul general of Malaysia in Melbourne, Mazita Marzuki.

Mazita, in advising fellow Malaysians to remain calm in the wake of the natural disaster, said the consulate general’s office in Melbourne was continuing to monitor the situation.

“No deaths or serious injuries or any involvement of Malaysians have been reported so far following the earthquake,” she said.

A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck near Melbourne yesterday. It is said to be one of the country’s biggest quakes on record, causing damages to buildings in the country’s second-largest city and sending tremors throughout neighbouring states.

Mazita said the current situation is under control with basic needs, infrastructure and necessities all intact.

“Property damage was reported in Mansfield and within Melbourne, with 46 reports of damage recorded. Around 35,000 residents and a hospital initially lost power, but power was quickly restored.”

She said 779 Malaysians are registered with the consulate office.

For further information and updates, Malaysians are urged to contact the consulate via email mwmelbourne@kln.gov.my, landline +613 95735400 or emergency line +61403 859 500. - FMT