KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 28 — All Malaysians who were previously reported stranded in several flood-hit areas in Sibolga, Bukit Tinggi, and several other locations in Sumatra, Indonesia, have been contacted and confirmed safe.
The Malaysian Consulate General in Medan said the necessary consular assistance will continue to be provided to Malaysians affected by the disaster.
"The Consulate General has also conducted a consular visit to 135 Malaysian students in Medan who were affected by floods, to check on their welfare and distribute food aid," it said in a Facebook post this evening.
Malaysian citizens who intend to visit the affected areas are advised to be vigilant and to check the travel status and safety level with their travel agent or relevant parties before undertaking their journey.
"Malaysian citizens requiring consular assistance are advised to contact the Consulate General of Malaysia in Medan via telephone at +62 823-6164-6046 (24 hours) or via email at mwmedan@kln.gov.my," said the Consulate General.
The situation in the affected areas is gradually improving, and local community activities, especially in Medan city, are returning to normal.
