54 Malaysians uncontactable after Nepal floods

A surge in the number of uncontactable Malaysians following Nepal's recent flash floods has reached 54 individuals, according to Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. The figure increased from 17 Malaysians reported missing yesterday. The Malaysian embassy in Kathmandu is collaborating closely with Nepalese authorities to locate and assess the condition of the affected Malaysians, Prime Minister Anwar disclosed in a Facebook post.

Expressing deep concern over the situation, Prime Minister Anwar assured that efforts to locate the missing Malaysians and monitor their well-being are ongoing. The Malaysian government remains fully committed to ensuring their safety and welfare remains a top priority. Additionally, the Malaysian High Commission in Dhaka, Bangladesh, is being mobilized to strengthen coordination on the ground, according to Prime Minister Anwar.

Nepal's Tourism Board reported that 17 Malaysians were among hundreds of foreign nationals missing after flash floods hit the Bhote Koshi River area in northern Rasuwa district on Wednesday morning. The disruption to communication and electricity networks is believed to be responsible for the loss of contact with the 54 Malaysians, according to Wisma Putra.