{
  "id": 3983603,
  "title": "[UPDATED] 36 M'sians in Tibet reported safe, status still being verified: Wisma Putra",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/updated-36-msians-in-tibet-reported-safe-status-still-being-verified",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-28T13:04:22.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/08/1520911/updated-36-msians-tibet-reported-safe-status-still-being-verified-wisma"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "PUTRAJAYA: Thirty-six Malaysian citizens in Tibet, China have confirmed to be safe after the flash floods and landslides along the China-Nepal border, according to Datuk Syed Mohamad Hasrin Tengku Hussin, deputy secretary-general of Foreign Ministry's Bilateral Relations. The identities and safety status of these 36 individuals are being cross-verified with Chinese authorities and checked against the list of Malaysians who are still uncontactable in Nepal. The ministry is also conducting cross-checks as they have recently received this information. Once any overlaps are identified, including the exact number of Malaysians still missing or confirmed safe in Nepal or Tibet, an update will be provided. The Malaysian Embassy in Beijing and the Malaysian High Commission in New Delhi are also part of the coordination efforts, as some Malaysians may have traveled through China and India. The Foreign Ministry's Operations Room in Putrajaya will remain operational around the clock to coordinate information, assist Malaysians in affected areas, and provide updates to their families. Bringing affected Malaysians back home depends on coordination with Nepali authorities and tour operators, as well as verifying their travel documents. Currently, the priority is to locate and ensure the safety of Malaysians in the affected regions, while considering weather conditions and limited access. Malaysia, through the National Security Council and the National Disaster Management Agency, is assessing the form of assistance that could be provided to Nepal, taking into account the needs identified by the Nepalese government. While Malaysia has expressed readiness to help, the Nepalese government has stated that it has sufficient resources for search and rescue operations and may require financial resources and other forms of aid. The ministry is also evaluating the readiness of Malaysian agencies, including the Special Malaysia Disaster Assistance and Rescue Team, and the Defence Ministry and Malaysian Armed Forces are prepared to offer assistance. As per a decree by Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, the ministry will continue to provide affected Malaysians' families with the latest verified information. The media and public are advised not to speculate or spread unverified information, instead referring to official statements from the Foreign Ministry for the most recent updates.",
  "summary": "PUTRAJAYA: Thirty-six Malaysians in Tibet, China have reported to be safe following flash floods and landslides in the China-Nepal border area.",
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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."
}