Malaysia is ready to extend assistance to Indonesia in the wake of the tsunami disaster in the Sunda Strait, Deputy Prime Minister Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail said today.

“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. #PrayForIndonesia,” she said on Twitter, tagging Indonesian president Joko Widodo.

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 of 4.30am (West Indonesian Time), 20 deaths were reported, 165 injured, two missing and tens of buildings damaged.

The tsunami occurred at 9.27pm local time yesterday.

- Bernama