00:00The Johor Islamic Religious Department has directed 1,038 mosques and Friday surau across
00:08the state to perform Salat Hajat and Doa Salamat prayers following a weak earthquake
00:14in Sehgamat early on August 29.
00:18In a Facebook post, State Islamic Religious Affairs Committee Chairman Mohammad Farid
00:23Mohammad Khalid said the special prayers would be held after Friday prayers to seek
00:28protection and safety for the people in Sehgamat and the entire state of Johor.
00:34Meanwhile Sehgamat, District Officer Mohammad Ezuddin Sanusi in a statement said no property
00:40damage, injuries or casualties were reported from the 3.4 magnitude tremor that struck at
00:464.24 a.m.
00:48The District Disaster Management Committee Chairman advised the public to remain calm, report
00:53any emergencies to the authorities, and that security forces and relevant agencies are
00:59monitoring the situation to ensure public safety.
01:02The earthquake, with its epicentre 22 km northeast of Sehgamat at a depth of 10 km, was the fourth
01:09tremor recorded in the District in a week.
01:14Actors in the District of Sehgamat, kick sack 4.34 a.m.
01:24the