91 Malaysians Uncontactable Following Floods in Nepal and China
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported that 91 Malaysians remain uncontactable following the major floods that have hit Nepal and China since August 26. This situation is concerning to the authorities as search and rescue operations are actively being carried out in the affected areas.
Of that total, 55 Malaysians are in Nepal, while another 36 are reported to be in China. The ministry has confirmed this data based on the latest information received as of 8 p.m. last Saturday.
The Embassy of Malaysia in Kathmandu and Beijing is currently working closely with local authorities in both countries. They are striving to locate the affected Malaysians and ensure their safety during this difficult disaster situation.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs advises family members who have information or wish to seek assistance to immediately contact the embassy or Wisma Putra. This step is important to facilitate the coordination of aid and the monitoring of the victims' status from time to time.
The public is requested to continue following the latest developments through official government channels. The ministry is committed to providing updates from time to time as soon as new information is obtained from the authorities in Nepal and China.