Nepal floods: One Malaysian safe, 54 others still uncontactable

KUALA LUMPUR: A Malaysian previously reported missing following floods and landslides in Nepal has been found safe, according to the Foreign Ministry. The individual presented himself at the Malaysian Embassy in Kathmandu on October 1 to confirm his identity and safety. Malaysia will now record a statement from the person and conduct a health assessment.

As of now, the ministry states that 54 Malaysians remain uncontactable. The embassy is actively verifying this individual's case with Nepalese authorities and reviewing relevant records. Further details about the safe Malaysian have been withheld to respect his privacy. The ministry continues to monitor the situation in Nepal, where search and rescue operations concluded on September 30, transitioning to search and recovery efforts.

Malaysia will keep pursuing verification with various official channels. They are committed to following legal and administrative processes in Nepal for documenting cases of uncontactable victims, with updates shared directly with their next of kin. The ministry urges the public and media to respect the privacy of affected families and refrain from making speculative statements about individuals whose status has not been confirmed.