{
  "id": 4223317,
  "title": "Floods: 55 Malaysians in Nepal, China remain uncontactable - Wisma Putra",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/floods-55-malaysians-in-nepal-china-remain-uncontactable-wisma-putra",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-29T15:58:24.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
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    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/08/1521461/floods-55-malaysians-nepal-china-remain-uncontactable-wisma-putra"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "KUALA LUMPUR: According to the Malaysian Foreign Ministry, 55 Malaysians remain uncontactable in Nepal and 36 in China as of 8 pm on Saturday following recent floods on August 26. The ministry emphasizes it will continue collaborating with Chinese and Nepalese authorities, cross-checking figures to avoid duplication. They request media and public to rely on the figures issued by the ministry, which may change upon contacting Malaysians concerned and receiving further reports. The ministry acknowledges public concern about the limited public information on individual Malaysians uncontactable and clarifies that consular officers provide updates directly to verified immediate next of kin per standard procedures. They remind that personal details will not be released publicly without consent. The ministry prioritizes the interests and welfare of the Malaysians and their families affected, urging all parties to respect privacy and rely on official information as consular efforts persist. Affected families can contact the Ministry's Operations Room (24/7 hotline: +603 8887 4570 or email dutyofficer@kln.gov.my) or the respective Malaysian embassies in Kathmandu and Beijing to provide details.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 91 Malaysians, comprising 55 in Nepal and 36 in China, remain reported as uncontactable as of 8 pm on Saturday following the floods that struck on Aug 26, the Foreign Ministry said.",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/climbed-trees-to-escape-floods-airlifted-later-how-8-year-old-boy-was",
        "published": "2026-08-29T06:59:54.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "GBC Ghana",
        "title": "Nepal floods death toll rises to 626, with 2,400 still missing as rescue efforts continue",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/nepal-floods-death-toll-rises-to-626-with-2-400-still-missing-as",
        "published": "2026-08-29T11:55:00.000Z"
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/water-up-to-20-feet-we-ran-up-hills-climbed-trees-to-stay-alive",
        "published": "2026-08-29T12:15:00.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Nepal authorities begin burying 229 unidentified bodies after floods",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/nepal-authorities-begin-burying-229-unidentified-bodies-after-floods",
        "published": "2026-08-29T12:56:36.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "Nepal floods: Indian Railways makes arrangements for passengers returning home",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/nepal-floods-indian-railways-makes-arrangements-for-passengers",
        "published": "2026-08-29T13:42:40.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "NPR",
        "title": "Photos: See the aftermath of deadly flash floods in Nepal",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/photos-see-the-aftermath-of-deadly-flash-floods-in-nepal",
        "published": "2026-08-29T14:22:19.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Family of Canadians missing in Nepal floods on edge as they wait for information",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/family-of-canadians-missing-in-nepal-floods-on-edge-as-they-wait-for",
        "published": "2026-08-29T15:34:25.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Hindu",
        "title": "Nepal floods: 16 more reach Keralam, safety of 45 confirmed",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/nepal-floods-16-more-reach-keralam-safety-of-45-confirmed",
        "published": "2026-08-29T16:46:27.000Z"
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