Families of missing Malaysians in Nepal to meet Wisma Putra officials tomorrow
KUALA LUMPUR: Families of 55 Malaysians still unaccounted for following the Aug 26 glacial flash floods in Nepal will meet Wisma Putra officials tomorrow, seeking answers over the search for their loved ones.
Families of 55 Malaysians still missing after Nepal's Aug 26 glacial floods are set to meet Wisma Putra officials tomorrow, seeking answers about the search efforts. Dr Manivannan Rethinam, a MASFIH spokesman, stated that while the government's actions, including the deployment of the SMART team, have been appreciated, the families desire more clarity on the operation's timing, priorities, and thoroughness, particularly in the China-Tibet area where some Malaysians were last seen.
The SMART team, which returned to Malaysia on Sept 14 after a month-long search, conducted ground searches and drone surveillance in safe areas approved by Nepalese authorities. The families' meeting will also involve representatives from the Nepalese authorities, SMART, police, Chemistry Department, Malaysian Embassy in Kathmandu, and National Registration Department (JPN).
The families are requesting guidance from Bank Negara Malaysia and the Attorney-General's Chambers (AGC) regarding the financial and legal implications of their ongoing uncertainty, such as loans, insurance, bank accounts, property, business interests, assets, and succession. The meeting follows a first formal government engagement with the families on Aug 30 and comes after Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim discussed the need for a formal mechanism to support families in a meeting with Nepalese Prime Minister Shah on Sept 22.
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