KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 (Bernama) -- The Foreign Ministry has confirmed that no Malaysians have been reported affected by a landslide in New Zealand on Thursday.
In a media advisory, the ministry said the High Commission of Malaysia in Wellington is closely monitoring the aftermath of the incident, which occurred at a campground on Mount Maunganui at approximately 9.30 am (local time).
“The High Commission of Malaysia in Wellington is in close contact with the relevant New Zealand authorities and the Auckland Malaysian Society regarding the incident.
“The ministry confirms that no Malaysian nationals have been reported to be affected,” read the advisory.
The ministry said Malaysians requiring consular assistance may contact the High Commission at +64-4-385 2439 (main line) or +64-21-044 0188 (emergency/after-hours consular assistance).
Alternatively, the High Commission can be reached via email at nz.cons@kln.gov.my.
It added that the ministry will continue to closely monitor developments related to the landslide and provide updates as necessary.
-- BERNAMA
