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New Straits Times
3 hours ago
- Climate
- New Straits Times
Malaysia urges vigilance after Japan issues tsunami advisory
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is closely monitoring the situation following a tsunami advisory issued by the Japan Meteorological Agency after a powerful earthquake struck off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula on Wednesday. In a media statement, the Foreign Ministry (Wisma Putra) said that there are currently no reports of Malaysians affected by the situation. "However, all Malaysians in the affected areas are strongly advised to remain vigilant, follow safety instructions issued by local authorities, and stay updated through official channels," the ministry said. Wisma Putra also advised Malaysians residing in or travelling through the affected areas to register with the embassy and remain in close contact to ensure timely assistance if necessary. The Foreign Ministry said Malaysians requiring consular assistance could contact the Embassy of Malaysia in Tokyo at 20-16, Nanpeidai-cho, Shibuya-ku, 150-0036 Tokyo, Japan, or reach the embassy by phone at +81-3-3476-3840 / emergency: +81-80-4322-3366 or email mwtokyo@ / In a further precautionary step, Wisma Putra is also closely monitoring the after-effects of the earthquake on other Pacific-facing nations, including the United States (particularly Hawaii), Mexico, the eastern seaboard of China, and the Philippines, as tsunami alerts and precautionary measures may be issued in these regions. Japan on Wednesday issued a tsunami warning for the country's Pacific coast after a magnitude 8.8 earthquake struck off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula in the morning, with waves of up to 50 centimetres recorded in parts of northern and eastern Japan, Kyodo News Agency reported. The Japan Meteorological Agency has warned of tsunami waves of up to three metres reaching areas stretching from Hokkaido in northern Japan to Wakayama Prefecture in the west and the Ogasawara Islands in the south. The warning could remain in effect for the entire day, the agency said. The quake occurred at 8.24am, about 120km east-southeast of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky at a depth of about 20km, according to the US Geological Survey.
New Straits Times
7 hours ago
- Politics
- New Straits Times
Fahmi: Cabinet may discuss Hamas disarmament bid Friday
KUALA LUMPUR: The government has not yet discussed recent calls by several Arab nations for Hamas to disarm and relinquish control of Gaza. Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said the matter may be raised at the cabinet meeting scheduled for Friday. "As of now, the cabinet has not discussed the issue. It may be raised at this Friday's meeting," he told reporters after officiating the International Connectivity Conference and Expo today. Fahmi, who is also the government spokesman, said matters involving foreign policy would be handled by Wisma Putra. "Any developments on political matters concerning international affairs will be provided by Wisma Putra and discussed accordingly," he said. Several Arab countries, including Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Egypt, recently issued a joint call for Hamas to disarm and withdraw from Gaza to help end the 21-month conflict with Israel. Previously, Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan told the Dewan Rakyat that Malaysia's support for the Palestinian people is based on principle and is not an endorsement of any specific group. He said Malaysia has always supported the Palestinian cause and their right to statehood, not any specific political faction, including Hamas. "Many have asked, including my counterparts, why Malaysia appears to support Hamas. "We have made it clear that we are not supporting Hamas. We are supporting the Palestinian cause, and Hamas is just part of the Palestinian landscape," he said.
Malaysiakini
8 hours ago
- Climate
- Malaysiakini
M'sia urges vigilance after Japan issues tsunami advisory
Malaysia is closely monitoring the situation following a tsunami advisory issued by the Japan Meteorological Agency after a powerful earthquake struck off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula on Wednesday. In a media statement, Wisma Putra said that there are no reports of Malaysians affected by the situation.
Barnama
12 hours ago
- Climate
- Barnama
Malaysia Urges Vigilance After Japan Issues Tsunami Advisory
A Wisma Putra logo is seen in this picture. KUALA LUMPUR, July 30 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is closely monitoring the situation following a tsunami advisory issued by the Japan Meteorological Agency after a powerful earthquake struck off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula on Wednesday. In a media statement, the Foreign Ministry (Wisma Putra) said that there are currently no reports of Malaysians affected by the situation. 'However, all Malaysians in the affected areas are strongly advised to remain vigilant, follow safety instructions issued by local authorities, and stay updated through official channels,' the ministry said. bootstrap slideshow Wisma Putra also advised Malaysians residing in or travelling through the affected areas to register with the embassy and remain in close contact to ensure timely assistance if necessary. The Foreign Ministry said Malaysians requiring consular assistance can contact the Embassy of Malaysia in Tokyo at 20-16, Nanpeidai-cho, Shibuya-ku, 150-0036 Tokyo, Japan, or reach the embassy by phone at +81-3-3476-3840 / emergency: +81-80-4322-3366 or email mwtokyo@ / Japan on Wednesday issued a tsunami warning for the country's Pacific coast after a magnitude 8.8 earthquake struck off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula in the morning, with waves of up to 50 centimetres recorded in parts of northern and eastern Japan, Kyodo News Agency reported. The Japan Meteorological Agency has warned of tsunami waves of up to three metres reaching areas stretching from Hokkaido in northern Japan to Wakayama Prefecture in the west and the Ogasawara Islands in the south. The warning could remain in effect for the entire day, the agency said. The quake occurred at 8.24 am, approximately 120 kilometres east-southeast of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky at a depth of about 20 kilometres, according to the US Geological Survey. Tsunami waves measuring up to four metres were detected off southeastern Kamchatka, with several people injured, according to Russia's TASS news agency.
Barnama
5 days ago
- Politics
- Barnama
Malaysia Strongly Condemns Israel's Motion To Annex The West Bank
A Wisma Putra logo is seen in this picture. PUTRAJAYA, July 25 (Bernama) -- Malaysia unreservedly condemns a recent motion by the Israeli Knesset to annex the occupied West Bank, describing it as a provocative act and an outright disregard for the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people. The Malaysian Foreign Ministry said the Zionist regime's decision on July 23 constitutes a blatant violation of international law, including the Fourth Geneva Convention. 'It further violates several United Nations (UN) Security Council resolutions, namely Resolutions 242 (1967), 338 (1973), and 2334 (2016), that invalidate any attempt to legitimise the regime's illegal occupation of the Occupied Palestinian Territory (OPT). bootstrap slideshow 'This decision is another provocation and clear manifestation of the regime's blatant disregard for the Palestinian legitimate rights to self-determination, rights to return, and rights to resist occupation as enshrined in the UN Charter,' it said in a statement Friday. The regime's continuous aggression is emboldened by decades of impunity and lack of accountability for its actions in the OPT, it added. Malaysia called on the international community and the UN to reject the motion unequivocally and to take concrete steps to halt Israel's systematic violation of international law, the statement said. If allowed to manifest, the international community would be equally complicit in the gravest of war crimes of this century committed by the Israeli Zionist regime against the Palestinian people, the statement further said. The ministry reaffirmed Malaysia's unwavering solidarity with the Palestinian people and their inalienable right to self-determination, supporting the establishment of an independent and sovereign State of Palestine, based on pre-1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital, and its rightful membership in the UN. Members of the Israeli Knesset on Wednesday voted 71-13 in favour of "annexing" the Palestinian territory, according to international media.
