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55 Malaysians remain unaccounted for after Nepal flooding disaster
The Foreign Ministry continues search and rescue efforts across affected regions as authorities expand checks to border areas near China. Officials say contact efforts are ongoing for those caught in recent floods and landslides.
LSN Malaysia ·
KUALA LUMPUR — The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Friday that 55 Malaysian nationals remain uncontactable following devastating floods and landslides that struck Nepal, with verification efforts now extending to the country's border regions adjacent to China.
Authorities have intensified search operations across multiple affected zones as rescue teams work to locate and establish contact with the missing Malaysians. The ministry's statement came as diplomatic efforts to track down those caught in the natural disasters continued throughout the week.
The exact circumstances of how many Malaysians were in affected areas when the disaster struck remain unclear, though preliminary reports suggest the flooding and subsequent landslides caused widespread displacement and communication disruptions across multiple regions. Nepali authorities have also been coordinating with Malaysian officials to assist in verification efforts.
The ministry urged Malaysians in the region to maintain contact with their families and to register with Malaysian missions in Nepal if they require assistance. It also advised those planning travel to the country to exercise caution and monitor local conditions closely.
No further details were disclosed regarding the status of search operations or expected timeframes for locating the remaining unaccounted individuals.