Malaysians in Japan urged to remain vigilant after 7.1-magnitude earthquake
Following a 7.1-magnitude earthquake in Japan's Kumamoto Prefecture, the Malaysian Embassy has urged citizens to remain vigilant and monitor local updates. Authorities have warned of potential aftershocks and extreme heat, while emergency services continue to assess damage.
Why it matters
This provides critical safety information for expatriates and travelers in a disaster-prone region, highlighting the importance of consular communication during natural disasters.
KUALA LUMPUR/TOKYO (Bernama): Malaysians in Japan have been advised to remain vigilant and closely monitor local conditions following a magnitude 7.1 earthquake that struck the Kumamoto Prefecture in the Kyushu region.
The Embassy of Malaysia in Japan, in an advisory posted on Facebook, also advised Malaysians to refer to the Japan Meteorological Agency’s (JMA) website at www.jma.go.jp/jma/index.html, for the latest updates, warnings and advisories.
Malaysians requiring emergency assistance may contact the embassy at +81 3 3476 3840 (office hours), +81 70 1471 9756 (after office hours), or via e-mail at mwtokyo@kln.gov.my or consular.tyo@kln.gov.my.
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