2 rakyat Malaysia dikesan, 55 belum dapat dihubungi di Nepal
Maklumat dan butiran kedua-dua rakyat Malaysia itu masih dalam proses semakan silang serta pengesahan lanjut, kata Kementerian Luar.
Two Malaysian citizens among 57 who were reported missing due to flash floods and landslides in Rasua, Nepal, have been located, while 55 remain untraceable as of 2:22 PM on the same day. The Deputy Chief Secretary (Dua Hala) Relations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Syed Mohamad Hasrin Tengku Hussin, disclosed this information.
He emphasized that verifying the identities, locations, and statuses of the two individuals who have been found is crucial to avoid confusion in the list of Malaysian nationals still untraceable. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mohamad Hasan, directed the ministry to continuously monitor the progress of the rescue operations and strengthen efforts to locate the remaining Malaysian nationals.
A Malaysian High Commissioner from Dhaka has been dispatched to Kathmandu to assist in organizing the information, tracking developments, and liaising with the Nepalese authorities. The Malaysian High Commission in Kathmandu is also working closely with the Nepalese authorities, the Nepal Earthquake Response Team, the Nepal Tourism Office, relevant agencies, and tourism managers to gather and verify information on the untraceable Malaysian nationals.
As of now, no Malaysian nationals have been confirmed among the 528 individuals rescued, with the majority being Nepalese citizens and 38 foreigners. No Malaysian nationals have been identified in the rescued group. The floods and landslides in Rasua, caused by the Koshi Bote River overflow on August 26, have severely damaged infrastructure, including roads and bridges, and disrupted power and communication networks.
The Deputy Chief Secretary noted that the challenging terrain has impeded rescue efforts and affected the safety of rescue teams. The situation remains critical, with rescue operations facing obstacles due to adverse weather conditions and damaged infrastructure. Rescue efforts are being prioritized alongside safety concerns. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is operating a 24-hour desk in Putrajaya to coordinate information, assist Malaysian nationals in the affected area, and provide updates on the latest developments to family members.
Malaysian nationals can contact the Duty Officer desk at +603 8887 4570 or dutyofficer@kln.gov.my for assistance. The ministry urges families with relevant information to contact the duty desk, providing full name, passport number, travel itinerary, last known location, and contact number.
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