Wisma Putra said the Malaysian consulate-general in Medan would continue liaising with Indonesia’s national search and rescue agency, the West Sumatra regional disaster management agency and police in Padang Panjang to obtain the latest information on the search and rescue operation.

It also advised Malaysians in West Sumatra to follow all instructions issued by local authorities and avoid areas prone to landslides and flooding, particularly the Padang–Bukittinggi route in the Lembah Anai area, which remains closed.

“Malaysians currently in the affected areas are urged to register their presence with the consulate-general to facilitate timely assistance and communication,” it said in a statement.

The Malaysian consulate-general in Medan may be contacted through itse 24-hour hotline at +62 823-6164-6046 or by email at [email protected].