KUALA LUMPUR — Malaysian Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan will undertake a humanitarian mission to Myanmar in the coming days following the deadly earthquake that struck central Myanmar on Friday that killed over 1,600.

In a statement, Foreign Ministry said the visit will serve to express Malaysia’s compassion and solidarity with the people of Myanmar.

The visit will coordinate additional assistance, taking into account on-the-ground needs, the statement read.

Media reports that the death toll from the 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck central Myanmar has risen to over 1,600, with more than 3,400 others injured.

On Sunday, Malaysia, as Asean Chair for 2025, convened the Special Emergency Asean Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in the Aftermath of Earthquake in Myanmar and Thailand, via video conference.

Mohamad chaired the meeting via video conference which was attended by Asean Foreign Ministers or their representatives. Also present were Asean secretary-general Dr Kao Kim Hourn and Foreign Minister of Timor Leste, who participated as observers

In his opening remarks, Mohamad conveyed Malaysia’s deepest condolences and reaffirmed Asean’s collective commitment to provide urgent humanitarian assistance to both the affected countries.