{
  "id": 11373735,
  "title": "First of 55 missing Malaysians in Nepal found safe, returns home after 37 days",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/first-of-55-missing-malaysians-in-nepal-found-safe-returns-home-after",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-02T06:02:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Vibes",
    "slug": "the-vibes",
    "url": "https://www.thevibes.com/articles/news/127895/first-of-55-missing-malaysians-in-nepal-found-safe-returns-home-after-37-days"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A Malaysian Chinese man, one of 55 individuals reported missing in Nepal following catastrophic floods and landslides, has been found safe and returned home after 37 days, according to Malaysia Solidarity: Families in Hope (MASFIH) spokesman Dr Manivannan Rethinam. The man, who was traveling alone, reached out to the Malaysian Embassy in Kathmandu on October 1, informing them of his whereabouts. He successfully returned to Malaysia this morning and was reunited with his family.\n\nThe man's disappearance became a cause for concern following the disaster, as travel and communication were disrupted in various parts of Nepal, leaving his family uncertain about his location. His return marks the first confirmed breakthrough in tracing the whereabouts of the missing Malaysians, providing a glimmer of hope in the ongoing recovery efforts. The development highlights the dedication of Malaysian authorities and diplomatic missions in assisting families affected by the calamity.",
  "summary": "ONE of 55 Malaysians reported missing in Nepal following devastating floods and landslides has been found safe and returned home after 37 days, in the first breakthrough in efforts to trace those unaccounted for. The Malaysian Chinese man, who had be...",
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      {
        "outlet": "Bernama",
        "title": "General : Nepal Floods: One Of 55 Missing Malaysians Confirmed Safe, Returns Home",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/general-nepal-floods-one-of-55-missing-malaysians-confirmed-safe",
        "published": "2026-10-02T04:32:53.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "1 of 55 Malaysians missing in Nepal found safe",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/1-of-55-malaysians-missing-in-nepal-found-safe",
        "published": "2026-10-02T04:53:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "One of 55 Malaysians missing in Nepal reportedly found safe",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/one-of-55-malaysians-missing-in-nepal-reportedly-found-safe",
        "published": "2026-10-02T04:56:32.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "South China Morning Post",
        "title": "Missing Malaysian found safe in flood-ravaged Nepal after 37 days",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/missing-malaysian-found-safe-in-flood-ravaged-nepal-after-37-days",
        "published": "2026-10-02T06:45:06.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Safe return of solo Malaysian after 37 days in Nepal floods offers hope to 54 still missing",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/safe-return-of-solo-malaysian-after-37-days-in-nepal-floods-offers",
        "published": "2026-10-02T07:46:58.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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