Saturday, February 27, 2010

No tsunami threat to M'sia in wake of Chile quake


The Meteorological Department has confirmed that there is no tsunami threat to Malaysia following a huge, 8.8 magnitude earthquake that hit Chile this afternoon, triggering waves towards several coastal areas in the country.

However, it warned the people living along the coastal areas of Lahad Datu, Semporna, Tawau and Sandakan in Sabah to be alert of high waves and rising sea water from noon tomorrow.

- Bernama

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