Embassy working to bring back remains of Malaysian killed in Lombok quake
Bernama
New Straits Times29 July 2018
JAKARTA: The Malaysian Embassy here is making arrangements to bring home the remains of the Malaysian woman killed in the earthquake in Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia.
Malaysia's Deputy Ambassador to Indonesia, Zamshari Shaharan said the body of Siti Nur Ismawida Ismail, 30, which is now at the Selong Hospital, East Lombok, will be transferred to the General Hospital, West Nusa Tenggara province in Bandar Mataram, before being flown home.
He said Malaysian embassy officials would arrive in Lombok tomorrow to assist in the process and also to help other Malaysians stranded by the earthquake.
"The embassy has been in contact with airlines to help Malaysians who are safe, return home. Embassy officials are expected to arrive in Lombok tomorrow (July 30) to coordinate and to duly assist the Malaysians,” he said.
Malaysia's Deputy Ambassador to Indonesia, Zamshari Shaharan said the body of Siti Nur Ismawida Ismail, 30, which is now at the Selong Hospital, East Lombok, will be transferred to the General Hospital, West Nusa Tenggara province in Bandar Mataram, before being flown home. (Pic source from Facebook)
He said as of 4 pm, two groups of Malaysian tourists (groups climbing Mount Rinjani in East Lombok Timur) had been given appropriate assistance by the Indonesian authorities.
"The first group of 19 people in Senaru, North Lombok have been taken to Senggigi in West Lombok. All of them are reported to be safe.
“(Whereas) The second group (group of victims among whom one was killed) comprising 17 people is still in Sembalun, East Lombok. Six of them (two have been seriously injured and four with minor injuries) are being treated at Selong Hospital, East Lombok,” he said.
He said the embassy was also informed that there were still Malaysians in Lombok but were unable to be contacted at this point of time.
“Malaysians who are in Lombok and need consular assistance are requested to contact the Embassy via email mwjakarta@kln.gov.my/ jkonsular@gmail.com or phone number +62215224947 and +6281380813036 (whatsapp),” he said. — BERNAMA © New Straits Times Press
Lombok quake: Five Malaysians trapped in house when it collapses
HAFIDZUL HILMI MOHD NOOR
New Straits Times29 July 2018
KUALA LUMPUR: As the building collapsed around them, Haziq Wafiy Mohd Azman and his group of climbers rushed out.
Glad that they had managed to escape, the group were overjoyed. It took a while before they realised that several of their group were missing.
As they listened carefully, they heard the weak voices of their group members calling for help from inside the collapsed house where they had been staying.
The 26-year-old Haziq had been among 18 Malaysian climbers who had gone up a mountain in Lombok and were preparing to leave for home when a 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit.
“We were getting ready to leave for Malaysia at the time. Some of us were in the living room, some in the bathrooms and others near the doorway.
Glad that they had managed to escape, the group were overjoyed. It took a while before they realised that several of their group were missing. Pic by NSTP/EMAIL
“When the quake first hit, I did not think much of it... I didn’t think the house would collapse. But we left the building anyway,” he said when contacted.
Five members of the group, however, did not make it out in time.
One of the voices shouting for help soon went quiet. It was only later that they realised one of their group members had died, having been hit by a collapsing wall.
Haziq said local residents helped the group pull out their injured friends who were trapped in the collapsed house as well as the one who died.
“Three members of the group were badly injured and received treatment at a hospital while three others had only light injuries.” © New Straits Times Pres
HAFIDZUL HILMI MOHD NOOR
New Straits Times29 July 2018
KUALA LUMPUR: As the building collapsed around them, Haziq Wafiy Mohd Azman and his group of climbers rushed out.
Glad that they had managed to escape, the group were overjoyed. It took a while before they realised that several of their group were missing.
As they listened carefully, they heard the weak voices of their group members calling for help from inside the collapsed house where they had been staying.
The 26-year-old Haziq had been among 18 Malaysian climbers who had gone up a mountain in Lombok and were preparing to leave for home when a 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit.
“We were getting ready to leave for Malaysia at the time. Some of us were in the living room, some in the bathrooms and others near the doorway.
Glad that they had managed to escape, the group were overjoyed. It took a while before they realised that several of their group were missing. Pic by NSTP/EMAIL
“When the quake first hit, I did not think much of it... I didn’t think the house would collapse. But we left the building anyway,” he said when contacted.
Five members of the group, however, did not make it out in time.
One of the voices shouting for help soon went quiet. It was only later that they realised one of their group members had died, having been hit by a collapsing wall.
Haziq said local residents helped the group pull out their injured friends who were trapped in the collapsed house as well as the one who died.
“Three members of the group were badly injured and received treatment at a hospital while three others had only light injuries.” © New Straits Times Pres
