Flood: Embassy, Consulate-General To Continue Identify Malaysians

PUTRAJAYA, Dec 3 (Bernama) –- The Malaysian Embassy in New Delhi, as well as the Consulate-General Malaysia in Chennai will continue to identify Malaysians affected by the flood which has pounded the states of Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh in India to provide the necessary assistance. In a statement here Thursday, the foreign ministry said the consulate-general reported that 40 students from the Menakshi Dental Collage were stranded. It said eight students had been temporary placed at the consulate, adding that the ministry would continue to monitor the situation. The ministry said the Malaysian Government also expressed condolences and sympathies to the Indian Government and its people, especially families and victims affected by the flood. Those who have enquiries can contact the operations room set up at the consulate through telephone number +91-44-2433 4434/35/36 or email mwchennai@kln.gov.my. -- BERNAMA