Anwar raises fate of 55 Malaysians missing in floods with Nepal PM
Anwar Ibrahim says he proposed a formal mechanism to help families deal with legal, financial and administrative matters if search efforts fail.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim addressed the concerns of 55 Malaysian citizens still missing following the catastrophic floods in Nepal during a phone conversation with Nepalese Prime Minister Balendra Shah. Anwar highlighted the situation to Shah before departing for a three-day working visit to China. He proposed a formal mechanism to assist families dealing with legal, financial and administrative issues in the absence of any news about their loved ones.
"I will send an official letter to Prime Minister Shah detailing this proposal," Anwar stated in a Facebook post. Nepalese Prime Minister Balendra Shah described the disaster conditions as extremely difficult, likening the scale of destruction to a tsunami. Despite the challenging circumstances, Shah assured Anwar that the search efforts would persist.
Anwar expressed gratitude to the Nepalese government and rescue teams for their relentless search efforts. According to international media reports, over 1,400 people lost their lives while more than 6,000 remain unaccounted for. Following his discussions, Anwar departed for China, invited by the Chinese government.
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