{
  "id": 4543313,
  "title": "Wisma Putra: 3 Malaysians missing in China landslide not new, total remains at 36",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/wisma-putra-3-malaysians-missing-in-china-landslide-not-new-total",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-31T01:36:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Vibes",
    "slug": "the-vibes",
    "url": "https://www.thevibes.com/articles/news/126764/wisma-putra-three-malaysians-missing-in-china-landslide-not-new-cases-total-remains-at-36"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Three Malaysians reported missing after a landslide at Gyirong Port in China are not new cases, according to Wisma Putra, the Malaysian Foreign Ministry. This clarification brings the total number of Malaysians uncontactable in China to 36, matching the previous report. The same applies to Nepal where 55 Malaysians remain uncontactable. The Malaysian embassies in Beijing and Kathmandu are still working with local authorities to locate and ensure the safety of the remaining uncontacted Malaysians. They are also providing consular assistance to families of those still missing in Kathmandu. The Malaysian Embassy urges the public to avoid speculation and the circulation of unverified information while efforts are ongoing.",
  "summary": "THREE Malaysians reported missing following a landslide at Gyirong Port in China last Wednesday are not additional cases, Wisma Putra said, clarifying that the trio were already included in the 36 Malaysians previously reported as uncontactable in th...",
  "key_points": [
    "Three Malaysians missing in China landslide are not new cases",
    "Total Malaysians uncontactable in China rises to 36",
    "Malaysian embassies in Beijing and Kathmandu aiding search efforts"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "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."
}