
“I am saddened to hear the news of the tsunami disaster in Banten, Indonesia, which has claimed at least 20 lives.
“I pray Indonesians will remain strong in facing this test. Malaysia is ready to extend assistance to alleviate the burden of our brothers and sisters in Indonesia. @jokowi #PrayForIndonesia,” she said on Twitter.
Indonesia’s National Disaster Management Agency Data Information and Public Relations head Sutopo Purwo Nugroho said that Kabupaten, Pandeglang, Lampung Selatan and Serang were the worst hit.
As at 4.30am (West Indonesian Time), 20 deaths had been reported, 165 injured and two were missing.
Buildings were also badly damaged.
The tsunami occurred at 9.27pm yesterday (10.27pm Malaysian time).
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