{
  "id": 4172026,
  "title": "Banjir Nepal: Keluarga mangsa rayu kerajaan hantar pasukan SAR, pertingkat komunikasi",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/banjir-nepal-keluarga-mangsa-rayu-kerajaan-hantar-pasukan-sar",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-29T10:04:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/bahasa/tempatan/2026/08/29/banjir-nepal-keluarga-mangsa-rayu-kerajaan-hantar-pasukan-sar-pertingkat-komunikasi"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Families of victims affected by the flash flood disaster at the Nepal-Tibet border are appealing to the Malaysian government to urgently send search and rescue (SAR) teams to assist in finding missing Malaysian nationals, according to Malaysia Solidarity: Families in Hope (Masfih). R Manivannan, a spokesperson for the group, expressed the urgency as more than 72 hours have passed since the catastrophic event, during which many victims remain unaccounted for and no official spokespersons have reported developments. Manivannan, who is the brother of one of the victims, emphasized during a press conference at Batu Caves that every moment without accurate information only exacerbates their suffering and anxiety. The group has made five primary demands to the government, particularly to Wisma Putra and the Malaysian Embassy in Kathmandu and Beijing. These include requesting a daily report on the SAR operation and progress from the Nepalese and Chinese authorities to ensure families receive accurate and verified information. Additionally, they urge the appointment of special officers in Kathmandu and Beijing to communicate directly with Masfih representatives, ensuring consistent information dissemination to all affected families. They also request the use of diplomatic channels to obtain timely updates and dispatch Malaysian SAR teams to the site to aid in rescue efforts. Manivannan clarified that they urge the government not to leave any stone unturned, no area unchecked, and no diplomatic channel unused in their quest. Earlier reports indicated that the disaster at the Nepal-Tibet border on Wednesday had claimed at least 626 lives in Nepal, with thousands more still missing. According to Wisma Putra, a total of 55 Malaysian nationals have not been in contact, while two individuals previously reported missing have been located. During the press conference, Masfih also expressed concern over the lack of information from China. \"There is a possibility that some victims may be trapped at the Chinese immigration checkpoint or have crossed the border into Gyirong or Kerung in Tibet during the flood,\" Manivannan stated. Manivannan explained that three groups of Malaysian nationals reported missing are Leaf Holiday with 23 Malaysians, Dream Tibet Travel & Tours with eight Malaysians, and Fishtail Tours & Travels with 17 Malaysians.",
  "summary": "Wakil kumpulan sokongan keluarga mangsa turut mohon pegawai khas dilantik di Kathmandu, Beijing, untuk komunikasi langsung dengan waris.",
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        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Banjir Nepal: Keluarga mangsa rayu kerajaan hantar pasukan SAR, pertingkat komunikasi",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/banjir-nepal-keluarga-mangsa-rayu-kerajaan-hantar-pasukan-sar-4174546",
        "published": "2026-08-29T10:04:50.000Z"
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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."
}