{
  "id": 3663305,
  "title": "Anwar orders National Security Council, Nadma and Foreign Ministry to step up aid for Malaysians in India, Nepal",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/anwar-orders-national-security-council-nadma-and-foreign-ministry-to",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-27T03:51:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/08/27/anwar-orders-national-security-council-foreign-ministry-to-step-up-aid-for-malaysians-in-india-nepal/232845"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a significant development, Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has ordered the National Security Council (MKN), National Disaster Management Agency (Nadma), and the Foreign Ministry to intensify their efforts in providing aid to Malaysian nationals stranded in India and Nepal. Anwar, after inaugurating the National Innovation and Commercialisation Expo (Nice 2026) at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, emphasized the urgent need for these agencies to swiftly identify and reach out to Malaysian diplomatic missions in both nations to expedite assistance.\n\nThe directive follows the devastating earthquake in Nepal, which triggered severe flash floods in the border area between Nepal and Tibet, resulting in over 157 fatalities. As authorities in Nepal continue their search and rescue operations, the situation remains dire, with more than 50 Malaysian travelers still unaccounted for. Mohd Firdaus Azman, the charge d’affaires of the Malaysian Embassy in Kathmandu, informed Bernama that these individuals are currently unreachable following the incident.\n\nIn response to the crisis, Anwar announced that the government is taking immediate measures to ensure the welfare and safety of Malaysians affected by the earthquake and subsequent floods. The Malaysian diplomatic missions in the impacted countries will be contacted to facilitate efforts to locate and assist those stranded in India and Nepal. Anwar's swift response underscores the government's commitment to addressing the needs of its citizens in distress overseas.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has directed the National Security Council (MKN), N...",
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    "outlets": 4,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Nepal floods: 17 Malaysians among hundreds still unaccounted for",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/nepal-floods-17-malaysians-among-hundreds-still-unaccounted-for",
        "published": "2026-08-27T00:44:48.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Anwar: Govt steps up efforts to locate 54 Malaysians in Nepal",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/anwar-govt-steps-up-efforts-to-locate-54-malaysians-in-nepal",
        "published": "2026-08-27T02:54:33.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Vibes",
        "title": "Anwar orders full government effort to find 54 Malaysians after Nepal floods",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/anwar-orders-full-government-effort-to-find-54-malaysians-after-nepal",
        "published": "2026-08-27T03:12:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
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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."
}