SMS from Jing/Guinevere in Manila evening of 30th.
Wanie,im realy bz at work.I am longing 2 txt u n ladd.R u ok der? No more aftrshock? I hope all jnb sistrs alright.
SMS from Ladd in Java Island early morning of 30th.
Waalaikumsalam dr Wanie n Mauve aside d victims we who live in Java Island are very fine not affected a bit even by d vibration but d condition of d ppl n Nias are very badeven worst not confirmed yet d # of d victims thanx somuch 4 d concern hope d disasterswill stop n dont get more victims amin
SMS to Ladd midnite of 29th.
Askum ladd,how r u der?Me n mauve are hoping u r doin fine after d earthquake dis mornin,mauve is in bangkok,Hows d condition of d ppl in d affected island?
SMS from Fe mins after the reply.
Hi dear!Thnk God ur ok.Am fine hr n bkok,didnt feel anything ths time.Hope we cn hearfrm Ladd tho.
SMS from Fe in Bangkok on 29th March 2005.
Wanie,hi.Hope u r ok evn wd th earthquake last nite.Heard tht it ws rly strong n KL.hope u cn txt bak.-----
DEVASTATION: An aerial view of the earthquake-hit area of Nias island yesterday. Tremors from the undersea quake west of Sumatra, which measured 8.7 on the Ritcher scale, were felt along the west coast of Malaysia. — AFP Picture
ALL SHOOK UP!
Massive earthquake off Sumatra rattles Malaysia
NST Reporters.
KUALA LUMPUR, Mar 28:
A powerful earthquake hit tsunami-devastated Sumatra early this morning, causing panic in peninsular Malaysia, where the effects of the tremor shook buildings from Malacca to Alor Star, sending people fleeing to higher ground in search of safety. Memories of the Dec 26 tsunami which claimed more than 270,000 lives — including 68 in Penang, Kedah and Perak — sent jitters through the population, but there were no early reports of casualties, injuries or property damage.
However, alerts on television, including foreign networks, led to jammed phone lines as anxious Malaysians called friends and relatives to alert them to the tremors.
Tsunami warnings were issued throughout the country, with the Meteorological Services Department ordering those in coastal areas of Penang, Langkawi, Perlis, Kedah and Perak to evacuate to higher ground.
As three aftershocks followed in quick succession, the authorities warned that tsunamis could be expected within two to three hours of the quake, which occurred at 12.09am Malaysian time and registered a hefty 8.7 on the Richter Scale.
The quake was epicentred at 2.03N, 97.01E, west of Sumatra island and 535km from here.
more news on NST Online.
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