Turkey, Greece earthquake: No Malaysians affected - Wisma Putra
Rescue workers and local people try to save residents trapped in the debris of a collapsed building, in Izmir, Turkey, Friday, Oct. 30, 2020. -APpic
KUALA LUMPUR:The Foreign Ministry last night confirmed that no Malaysians were directly affected by the earthquake that shook Turkey and Greece.
In a statement early Saturday morning, Wisma Putra also informed based on the initial report, Malaysians who are in Izmir are also safe.
"The Foreign Ministry is monitoring the progress following the strong earthquake in the Aegean Sea on Friday.
"The quake has had a devastating effect on the cities of Izmir, Turkey and the island of Samos, Greece.
"The ministry extends its condolences and sympathy to the Turkish government and Greece for the loss of life and injuries caused by the disaster," the statement said.
Malaysia also expressed solidarity with these countries at this difficult time.
Meanwhile, Wisma Putra informed that Malaysians who are currently in Turkey who need help can contact the Malaysian Embassy in Ankara or the Consulate General in Istanbul.
For Malaysians in Greece, they can contact the Malaysian Embassy in Bucharest as listed below:
Republic of Turkey
EMBASSY OF MALAYSIA IN ANKARA
Telephone: +90 312 4463547/48
Fax: +90 312 4464130
Email: [email protected]
CONSULATE GENERAL OF MALAYSIA IN ISTANBUL
Telephone: +90 212 3261956 / +90 536 2896788 / +90 552 7970509
Email: [email protected]
EMBASSY OF MALAYSIA IN BUCHAREST
Telephone: +40 21 211 3801/3802
Fax: +40 21 210 0270
Email: [email protected]
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