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King voices concern over Malaysians caught in Nepal floods

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 — His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, has urged Wisma Putra to take all necessary m...

King voices concern over Malaysians caught in Nepal floods

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 — King of Malaysia, His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, has expressed worry over Malaysian nationals stranded due to floods in Rasuwa, Nepal. The Sultan emphasized through a post on his Facebook page that Wisma Putra must take all required actions to aid the affected individuals. He requested that the latest information on their safety and whereabouts be shared with their respective family members.

"I have been following the developments surrounding this tragedy since it was reported yesterday," stated His Majesty. The King also urged Wisma Putra to take necessary steps, including keeping their family members informed about the safety and whereabouts of the Malaysians involved.

The Sultan, along with Her Majesty Raja Zarith Sofiah, Queen of Malaysia, voiced their concern for the safety of the affected Malaysians. They prayed for the safety of all victims and the ease of dealing with the situation. Wisma Putra informed that due to the devastating floods on Wednesday, which left hundreds of foreigners and Nepalese missing, families have been unable to reach over 50 Malaysian travelers in Nepal.

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