Malaysia Extends Condolences to Philippines Over Cebu Earthquake

1 October 2025

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has conveyed its condolences and sympathies to the Philippines following the devastating earthquake that struck Cebu and neighbouring areas.

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the loss of life and the hardship endured by many families weighed heavily on Malaysians, adding that the nation mourned alongside the people of the Philippines in their time of grief.

“On behalf of the Government and people of Malaysia, I extend our heartfelt condolences and sympathies to the Government and people of the Philippines, especially to the families who have lost their loved ones.

“Our thoughts and prayers are also with the injured, the displaced and all those whose lives have been disrupted by this tragedy,” he said in a Facebook posting today.

Anwar reaffirmed Malaysia’s solidarity with the Philippines, giving assurance that the country stood ready to assist in relief and recovery operations.

“Malaysia stands in full solidarity with the Philippines. We will do what we can to support relief and recovery efforts, and we pray that the strength and resilience of the Filipino people will carry them through these difficult days,” he said.

International media reported that at least 69 people have been killed and dozens injured after a powerful 6.9 magnitude earthquake struck the central Philippines late on Tuesday.

The province of Cebu, which suffered the brunt of the damage, declared a state of calamity early on Wednesday, after thousands spent the night on the streets amid repeated aftershocks.