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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