{
  "id": 3643803,
  "title": "Defence minister: Malaysia ready to deploy humanitarian aid to flood-hit Nepal",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/defence-minister-malaysia-ready-to-deploy-humanitarian-aid-to-flood-3643803",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-27T02:16:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/08/27/defence-minister-malaysia-ready-to-deploy-humanitarian-aid-to-flood-hit-nepal/232828"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 — Malaysia's Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin announced the country's readiness to provide humanitarian aid to Nepal, which is grappling with devastating flash floods. Speaking at the National Day celebrations, Mohamed Khaled stated that the Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) are prepared to contribute their expertise and capabilities to support humanitarian missions in Nepal. However, he urged reporters to seek updates on the missing Malaysian tourists from the Foreign Ministry. The disaster, triggered by an earthquake, caused severe flooding in a border region between Nepal and Tibet, resulting in the tragic loss of nearly 157 lives. Additionally, over 50 Malaysian travelers remain unaccounted for, with damaged communications and infrastructure impeding rescue efforts.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 — The Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) is ready to support humanitarian missions to Nepal that is...",
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      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Banjir Nepal: Lebih 50 rakyat Malaysia gagal dihubungi",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/banjir-nepal-lebih-50-rakyat-malaysia-gagal-dihubungi",
        "published": "2026-08-27T01:06:00.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Defence minister: Malaysia ready to deploy humanitarian aid to flood-hit Nepal",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/defence-minister-malaysia-ready-to-deploy-humanitarian-aid-to-flood",
        "published": "2026-08-27T02:16:02.000Z"
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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."
}