Families, friends cling to hope for three Malaysian climbers missing in Nepal
KUALA LUMPUR: The families and friends of three Malaysian climbers reported missing following a flash flood and landslide in the Nepal-Tibet border area last Wednesday are still hoping for good news about their safety.
KUALA LUMPUR: The families and friends of three Malaysian climbers, reported missing after a flash flood and landslide in the Nepal-Tibet border region, remain hopeful for their whereabouts. The deceased climbers, identified as Muhammad Muhaimin Azhad Noor Hadi, 27, Muhammad Adib Haikal Awang Mansor, 27, and Muhammad Zaki Othman, 29, disappeared while engaging in a climbing expedition in the Langtang Valley.
A friend of the trio posted on social media, urging the public to keep praying for their safety. The group's last communication was received at 10.42am on August 26, with their last confirmed location near Bhote Koshi area. The Malaysian Embassy in Nepal and Wisma Putra have been notified about the climbers' disappearance to facilitate follow-up actions and rescue efforts.
Muhaimin is from Gelugor, Penang; Zaki hails from Kubang Semang, Bukit Mertajam; while Adib Haikal originates from Kulim, Kedah. Another social media user, myanaimah, appealed on behalf of her brother-in-law, Adib Haikal, and his two friends. Wisma Putra convened a special briefing for the next of kin and family members, informing them of the latest developments.
The families have been advised to prepare for DNA testing, as unidentified remains have been discovered in the disaster zone.
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