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Malaysia expresses condolences, ready to offer aid to Philippines
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡พ Malaysia /Disasters & Emergencies

Malaysia expresses condolences, ready to offer aid to Philippines

From Utusan Malaysia · () Malay

Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Official statement Outcome reported
  • Malaysia expressed condolences and sympathy to the Philippines following an earthquake off Sarangani.
  • The Malaysian government conveyed its sadness over the loss of life, injuries, and displacement caused by the disaster.
  • Malaysia has offered to provide any necessary assistance to the Philippines.

The Malaysian government has extended its condolences and sympathy to the government and people of the Philippines following an earthquake that struck off the coast of Sarangani, in southern Mindanao on June 8. Wisma Putra, Malaysia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, stated that the nation deeply mourns the loss of life, injuries, and displacement experienced by the victims of the natural disaster.

In a statement, the ministry conveyed that the Malaysian government and its people share in the sorrow and express solidarity with all those affected by the tragedy. "Malaysia deeply mourns the loss of life, injuries, and displacement due to the disaster that occurred. The Malaysian government and people also sympathize and express solidarity with the affected people of the Philippines," the statement read.

Malaysia deeply mourns the loss of life, injuries, and displacement due to the disaster that occurred. The Malaysian government and people also sympathize and express solidarity with the affected people of the Philippines.

โ€” Wisma PutraThe Malaysian Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressing sorrow and solidarity with the Philippines after the earthquake.

Wisma Putra also informed that Malaysia stands ready to offer any form of assistance to the Philippine government should it be required. The ministry also expressed appreciation to the Philippine authorities for the assistance provided to Malaysians in the affected areas, including those residing in General Santos City and its surroundings.

Malaysia also stands ready to offer any form of assistance to the Philippine government should it be required.

โ€” Wisma PutraThe Malaysian Ministry of Foreign Affairs offering aid to the Philippines.
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Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.