No Malaysians affected by Typhoon Podul in Taiwan, Foreign Ministry monitoring situation
In a media advisory, the ministry said the Malaysian Friendship and Trade Centre (MFTC) in Taipei remains in close contact with Malaysian citizens in Taiwan to monitor their safety and well-being.
'Malaysians in affected areas are advised to remain indoors, follow all instructions issued by local authorities, and stay informed through official channels,' the advisory read.
The Foreign Ministry, through the MFTC in Taipei, is closely monitoring developments following the approach of Typhoon Podul's landfall.
The Foreign Ministry is also closely monitoring potential after-effects of Typhoon Podul on other territories in its projected path and will provide updates as and when appropriate, it added.
For consular assistance, please contact Malaysian Friendship and Trade Centre in Taipei, 8th Floor, San Ho Plastic Building, No. 102, Dun Hua North Road, Taipei, Taiwan; telephone: +886 972 349 343 or email: mwtaipei@kln.gov.my.
According to the media advisory, nine cities and counties, including the southern cities of Kaohsiung and Tainan, announced the suspension of work and school in anticipation of the typhoon's landfall later Wednesday.
Local authorities have implemented precautionary measures in certain southern counties, including evacuations and cancellation of flights as well as ferry services to ensure public safety, it added.
Media reported that Typhoon Podul lashed southern Taiwan on Wednesday after making landfall in Taitung County, bringing strong winds and heavy rain that disrupted daily life and paralysed transportation. — BERNAMA
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