Malaysian Embassy In Jakarta Verifies information On Citizen Involved In Ferry Sinking

PUTRAJAYA, July 6 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Embassy in Jakarta is working swiftly with Indonesian authorities to verify information that a Malaysian citizen may be among the victims of the sinking passenger ferry in Bali Strait.

The Malaysian Foreign Ministry in a statement on Sunday said efforts to confirm the identities of those affected are ongoing.

“The Embassy has been in contact with Indonesian authorities from the outset and was initially informed that no Malaysians were involved in the incident.

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“In light of recent reports indicating that a Malaysian citizen may be among the victims, the Embassy is working swiftly with the Ministry’s Consular Department and Indonesian authorities to verify the information,” it said.

It added that as search and rescue operations continue, the Embassy remains in close and constant communication with the relevant agencies.

For consular assistance Malaysians may contact Embassy of Malaysia in Jakarta, Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said Kav.X/6, No. 1–3, Kuningan, Jakarta Selatan, Indonesia, telephone - +6281380813036 and email: mwjakarta@kln.gov.my or call  the Honorary Consul of Malaysia in Bali, Indonesia  +62361751953.

Bernama reported the passenger ferry was carrying 12 crew members, 53 passengers, and 22 vehicles when it sank in the Bali Strait late Wednesday night en route to Bali from East Java.

As of July 5, the Indonesian Transport Ministry confirmed that at least six people have died and 29 are still missing. Thirty people have been rescued from the mishap.

-- BERNAMA