The Malaysian embassy in Jakarta confirmed that no Malaysian students were killed or hurt in the earthquake and volcanic eruption in Indonesia.

A Foreign Ministry statement today said the embassy will monitor the situation at Mentawai island, West Sumatera and Central Java.

eruption of mount merapi The ministry has also opened an operation room in Putrajaya.

Queries can be made at 03-8889 2746 or 03-8887 4570 or the Malaysian embassy in Jakarta at +6221 5224 947 or +6221 5224 4971.

The statement also said the Malaysian government was shocked and saddened by the 7.2 earthquake on Monday and Mt Merapi eruption yesterday.

"The Malaysian government offers condolences to the government and people of Indonesia for the tragedy," it added.

- Bernama