36 rakyat Malaysia di Tibet dilaporkan selamat

At least 36 Malaysian nationals currently in Tibet, China, have been reported safe following intense flash floods and landslides in the Nepal-China border region, according to Malaysian authorities. The Deputy Chief of Staff for Bilateral Relations in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Syed Mohamad Hasrin Tengku Hussin, confirmed that the identities and statuses of the 36 individuals are still being verified with Chinese authorities.

He stated that the Foreign Ministry is conducting a cross-check to determine if any of the 36 individuals are connected to the list of Malaysians still unaccounted for in Nepal. Syed Mohamad Hasrin added that the information received is new, and they will update the list if there are any matches, including the exact Malaysian national IDs of those who are either missing or safe in both Nepal and Tibet.

The cross-check is being expanded to cover the border area with China and is being conducted in coordination with the Malaysian High Commission in Beijing and the Malaysian High Council in New Delhi, due to reports of Malaysian nationals potentially traveling through China and India. The Foreign Ministry's Operations Room in Putrajaya will continue operating 24 hours a day to coordinate information, assist Malaysian nationals in the affected areas, and provide the latest updates to families.

The ministry will continue to receive confirmations from Chinese authorities regarding the safety and whereabouts of Malaysian nationals in Tibet before making any further conclusions. When asked about the possibility of bringing back affected Malaysian nationals, Syed Mohamad Hasrin stated that this should be coordinated with Nepalese authorities and travel facilitators to ensure the validity of their travel documents before any further action.

However, he emphasized that the priority right now is to ensure the safety of Malaysian nationals in the affected regions, taking into account weather conditions and limited access. In related developments, Syed Mohamad Hasrin mentioned that Malaysia, through the National Safety Council (MKN) and the National Disaster Management Agency (Nadma), is coordinating and evaluating the type of assistance that can be extended to Nepal.

Any assistance would consider the specific needs identified by the Nepalese Government and be subject to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' considerations, receipt, and prioritization through official channels. Nepal has informed Malaysia that they have sufficient supplies to conduct search and rescue operations, while the type of assistance required may involve financial resources and other forms of aid.

Malaysia has expressed readiness to provide assistance if the Nepalese authorities require additional support. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is also evaluating the readiness of Malaysian agencies, including the Special Operations Search and Rescue Team (SMART), the Ministry of Defense and Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM), and will continue to provide updated confirmed information to Malaysian families affected by the floods.

The ministry urges the media and public not to speculate or circulate unconfirmed information, but rather refer to official statements from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for the latest developments. The ministry reiterated that it will continue to provide the latest confirmed updates as they become available. On the previous day, Sultan Ibrahim urged the Malaysian High Commission in Kathmandu to take all necessary actions for Malaysian nationals affected by the floods.

He stated that the Commission should circulate the latest information on the safety and whereabouts of each individual to their families.