{
  "id": 4551373,
  "title": "Foreign Ministry urges caution, says 36 Malaysians unaccounted for in China and 55 in Nepal",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/foreign-ministry-urges-caution-says-36-malaysians-unaccounted-for-in-4551373",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-31T02:13:15.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/08/31/foreign-ministry-stresses-accuracy-says-36-malaysians-unaccounted-for-in-china-and-55-in-nepal/233346"
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  "account": "PUTRAJAYA, Aug 31 — The Malaysian Foreign Ministry, known as Wisma Putra, has maintained that 36 Malaysians remain unaccounted for in China and 55 in Nepal following a mudslide incident. Despite earlier reports suggesting three Malaysians were among those missing following the Aug 26 mudslide at Gyirong Port in Xizang, China, the ministry clarified that these three individuals were already included in the 36 Malaysians reported uncontactable in China. Consequently, the current figures remain at 36 Malaysians in China and 55 in Nepal.\n\nThe Malaysian embassies in Beijing and Kathmandu are actively collaborating with local authorities to ensure the safety and whereabouts of the remaining uncontactable individuals. The Malaysian Embassy in Kathmandu has provided consular assistance to families of Malaysians unaccounted for, offering updates on the situation, guidance on local procedures, and coordination with Nepalese authorities when necessary. Family members were additionally advised to adhere to safety instructions issued by the Nepalese authorities.\n\nThe ministry's Operations Room in Putrajaya remains operational 24/7 to coordinate information and support Malaysians affected by the incident and their families. Malaysians residing in the affected regions, along with family members possessing relevant information, are encouraged to contact the Foreign Ministry Operations Room via phone at +603 8887 4570 or email at dutyofficer@kln.gov.my. The ministry emphasized the importance of refraining from speculation or disseminating unverified information while efforts to ascertain the safety and location of the concerned Malaysians continue. Further updates will be provided as verified information is received through official channels.",
  "summary": "PUTRAJAYA, Aug 31 — The number of Malaysians reported uncontactable remains at 36 in China and 55 in Nepal, despit...",
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      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Foreign Ministry urges caution, says 36 Malaysians unaccounted for in China and 55 in Nepal",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/foreign-ministry-urges-caution-says-36-malaysians-unaccounted-for-in",
        "published": "2026-08-31T02:13:15.000Z"
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