Families of 49 Malaysians, three Singaporeans missing in Nepal-China flood disaster plead for answers
KUALA LUMPUR: More than 72 hours of silence and uncertainty over the fate of 49 Malaysians and three Singaporeans accounted for following the Nepal-China border flood disaster has left their families in anguish.
The families of 49 Malaysians and three Singaporeans missing following the Nepal-China border flood disaster have been left in anguish due to a lack of official information. Represented by Malaysia Solidarity: Families in Hope (MASFIH), the families are demanding daily updates and improved communication with foreign authorities as none of their loved ones have been accounted for officially.
The group clarifies that these individuals were not among the 38 Malaysians reportedly contacted by Wisma Putra, highlighting that 55 Malaysians remain unaccounted for in Rasuwa District, Nepal. The 52 travelers involved consist of 23 Malaysians with Leaf Holiday, nine Malaysians with Dream Tibet Travel and Tours, and 17 Malaysians with Fishtail Tours and Travels.
Dr R Manivannan, whose sister is among the missing, emphasizes that each passing hour without reliable information worsens their anxiety, suffering, and emotional distress. The group urges Wisma Putra, Malaysian embassies in Kathmandu and Beijing, to provide daily updates and establish a centralized communication channel to prevent confusion among relatives.
MANIVANNAN also urges Malaysia to seek approval for deploying Malaysian search-and-rescue personnel and expertise to assist in locating the missing. The disaster struck Nepal's Rasuwa district near the Tibet border on Aug 26, causing flash floods and landslides that damaged roads and infrastructure, resulting in thousands missing across the broader disaster zone.
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