Families of Malaysians missing in Nepal floods seek moratorium
Their next of kin say they want to avoid further complications while the legal status of their loved ones remains unresolved.
Families of the 55 Malaysians missing since flash floods struck Nepal last month are requesting a pause on their loans and financial obligations. They clarified that they do not desire the debts to be forgiven, but rather want to avoid further financial hardship, late-payment repercussions, collection efforts, and other complications while the fate of their loved ones remains uncertain.
This plea came after a private meeting with government officials. The families expressed frustration over unresolved legal, financial, and practical matters, including submitting just three DNA samples to Chinese authorities to aid in identifying the 23 Tibet-bound Malaysians. They also expressed a desire for Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to meet with them personally.
The devastating Aug 26 floods, caused by an ice and rock landslide in Tibet's Lhende Khola region, resulted in over 1,450 deaths and left thousands still missing.
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