PUTRAJAYA, Aug 13 — The Foreign Ministry (Wisma Putra) has confirmed that no Malaysians have been affected by the Typhoon Podul’s imminent landfall in Taiwan today.
It 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,” Wisma Putra said in a press advisory.
Wisma Putra, via the MFTC in Taipei, is closely monitoring developments following the approach of Typhoon Podul’s landfall.
It 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.
For consular assistance, please contact the 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 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 today.
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 was reported that Typhoon Podul lashed southern Taiwan today after making landfall in Taitung County, bringing strong winds and heavy rain that disrupted daily life and paralysed transportation.
