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Families of missing Malaysians in Nepal seek urgent meetings with authorities

Relatives of missing Malaysian nationals in Nepal are pushing for meetings with the Attorney General's Chambers and Bank Negara Malaysia to address mounting financial and legal concerns. The families say clarity on their loved ones' status is critical as complications mount.

LSN Malaysia · 4 October 2026

Families of missing Malaysians in Nepal seek urgent meetings with authorities

Families of missing Malaysians believed to be in Nepal have called for urgent consultations with Malaysia's Attorney General's Chambers and central bank to navigate the financial and legal fallout from their relatives' disappearance.

Spokesman R Manivannan said the proposed meetings would help address mounting concerns affecting the families, particularly regarding financial matters and legal protections while the missing persons' whereabouts and status remain unclear.

The families are seeking coordinated action from multiple government agencies to resolve complications arising from the absence of their relatives, who are believed to be stranded or held in Nepal.

The move underscores growing frustration among Malaysian families unable to access financial resources or obtain clarity on their relatives' situation. Officials from both institutions have not yet publicly responded to the request for meetings.

The cases highlight the challenges faced by Malaysian families when relatives go missing abroad, with limited access to financial services and uncertain legal standing complicating efforts to secure their return.