Floods: 55 Malaysians in Nepal, China remain uncontactable - Wisma Putra

KUALA LUMPUR: According to the Malaysian Foreign Ministry, 55 Malaysians remain uncontactable in Nepal and 36 in China as of 8 pm on Saturday following recent floods on August 26. The ministry emphasizes it will continue collaborating with Chinese and Nepalese authorities, cross-checking figures to avoid duplication. They request media and public to rely on the figures issued by the ministry, which may change upon contacting Malaysians concerned and receiving further reports.

The ministry acknowledges public concern about the limited public information on individual Malaysians uncontactable and clarifies that consular officers provide updates directly to verified immediate next of kin per standard procedures. They remind that personal details will not be released publicly without consent. The ministry prioritizes the interests and welfare of the Malaysians and their families affected, urging all parties to respect privacy and rely on official information as consular efforts persist.

Affected families can contact the Ministry's Operations Room (24/7 hotline: +603 8887 4570 or email dutyofficer@kln.gov.my) or the respective Malaysian embassies in Kathmandu and Beijing to provide details.