My thoughts are with everyone near Kota Belud affected by this 7.1 magnitude earthquake. I hope all are safe, and relief reaches those in need quickly. Such events remind us of nature’s unpredictability and the importance of preparedness.

A 7.1 magnitude earthquake occurred near the waters off Kota Belud, Malaysia, according to the United States Geological Survey's earthquake information network. According to RTHK, the earthquake struck at 12:57 a.m. Hong Kong time (UTC+8) with a depth of approximately 620 kilometers.