KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 22 — Malaysians residing in South Korea have been told to stay alert as a nationwide civil defence drill is scheduled to take place tomorrow at 2pm Seoul time.
The 20-minute exercise is part of preparations for potential air raids.
The Malaysian embassy in Seoul, in a statement shared on X, urged Malaysians to adhere closely to directives from South Korean authorities throughout the drill.
The drill will kick off with an air raid warning and conclude at 2.20pm.
“Following the air raid warning, the authorities will restrict residents’ movement and the operation of vehicles for approximately 15 minutes,” said the statement.
The statement said the exercise does not signify an actual emergency event, but cooperation with the authorities is strongly advised.
“If directed by authorities, drivers should park or pull over by the side of the road according to police instructions.
“If directed by authorities, pedestrians should move to the nearest … underground shelter. When arriving at a shelter, follow the instructions of the emergency staff,” said the statement.
Further information about the drill and shelter locations can be found on the Seoul’s Interior and Safety Ministry’s website or the Emergency Ready app.
In the event of an emergency, the embassy can be contacted at +8210 8974 8699 or [email protected], said the statement.
The civil defence drill was announced on Thursday by South Korea’s Public Administration and Security Ministry.
Fifty-seven areas declared as special disaster areas due to heavy rain in July and Typhoon Khanun will be excluded from the exercise — the first one in six years, said international media.
— Bernama
