Nepal floods: After 19 days, families of missing Malaysians hope for a miracle
KUALA LUMPUR: The families of 55 Malaysians still unaccounted for after the Nepal flood disaster are clinging to hope of a miracle, even as 19 days have passed since the tragedy struck.
KUALA LUMPUR - The families of 55 Malaysians still missing after the Nepal floods continue to hold onto hope, despite the passage of 19 days since the disaster. Hani Othman, the wife of a Port Klang Fire and Rescue Station officer, has been traveling to Kathmandu to get firsthand updates on the search efforts for her husband and other missing victims.
Authorities have yet to provide any news regarding the DNA matching process, which the family understands is ongoing. Despite this, Hani remains hopeful for a miracle, while at the same time accepting whatever decision may be made. Meanwhile, another victim's father, P Sivan, has stated that his family's DNA samples have been collected and they are awaiting further updates from the Foreign Ministry.
So far, 55 Malaysians remain unaccounted for, while 77 others rescued in Tibet and Nepal have returned to Kathmandu to complete necessary procedures before returning home.
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