{
  "id": 4139701,
  "title": "Wisma Putra: 72 Malaysians safe in Tibet, 91 still uncontactable after Nepal disaster",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/wisma-putra-72-malaysians-safe-in-tibet-91-still-uncontactable-after",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-29T07:45:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Vibes",
    "slug": "the-vibes",
    "url": "https://www.thevibes.com/articles/news/126725/wisma-putra-72-malaysians-safe-in-tibet-91-still-uncontactable-after-nepal-disaster"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ninety-one Malaysian citizens remain unaccounted for following devastating floods and landslides in Nepal, according to Wisma Putra. In Tibet, China, 72 Malaysians have been confirmed safe and in good health. The Malaysian Consular Office in Beijing is assisting with their departure from the region. Meanwhile, 55 Malaysians are still reported missing in Nepal, down from an earlier figure of 56. The embassy in Kathmandu is working with local authorities, travel agencies, and the Nepal Tourism Board to trace the remaining missing persons. As of August 27, 771 people have been rescued in Nepal, including 116 foreign nationals, but no Malaysians have been identified among them. The death toll in Nepal stands at 616, with nearly 1,924 people still listed as missing. Wisma Putra is coordinating search and rescue operations and providing assistance to affected Malaysians and their families. The ministry urges the public not to speculate or circulate unverified information during this ongoing effort.",
  "summary": "SEVENTY-TWO Malaysians in Tibet, China, have been confirmed safe following devastating floods and landslides in Nepal, but 91 others across Nepal and China remain uncontactable. Wisma Putra said its consular response had been expanded to cover Malays...",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Foreign Ministry says 36 Malaysians in Tibet reported safe, with checks widening to Chinese border areas",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/foreign-ministry-says-36-malaysians-in-tibet-reported-safe-with",
        "published": "2026-08-29T01:16:13.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Group of 72 Malaysians confirmed safe in Darchen, Tibet",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/group-of-72-malaysians-confirmed-safe-in-darchen-tibet",
        "published": "2026-08-29T07:30:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}