World · Singapore Bureau
Missing Malaysian confirmed alive after Nepal flooding ordeal
One of 55 Malaysians reported missing following severe floods in Nepal has been located and reunited with family. The individual, a Chinese Malaysian tourist travelling solo, is among those affected by the natural disaster.
LSN Singapore ·
A Chinese Malaysian national who was among 55 citizens unaccounted for following devastating floods in Nepal has been confirmed alive and has reconnected with family members. The individual was among several solo travellers from Malaysia caught in the disaster, raising concerns for their safety in the immediate aftermath of the flooding. The confirmation brings relief to the family and Malaysian authorities who had been coordinating search and rescue efforts. The Nepal floods have impacted a significant number of Malaysian tourists and residents in the region, with many having been caught off-guard by the sudden onset of severe weather conditions. Efforts continue to locate and account for the remaining missing Malaysians as rescue operations proceed in the flood-affected areas of Nepal.