{
  "id": 5038402,
  "title": "'We are distraught, worried about Muhaimin's fate in Nepal,' says father",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/we-are-distraught-worried-about-muhaimins-fate-in-nepal-says-father",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-02T07:02:09.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/09/1524217/we-are-distraught-worried-about-muhaimins-fate-nepal-says-father"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "George Town, Malaysia - The family of missing Malaysian climber Muhammad Muhaimin Azhad Noor Hadi, aged 27, remains devastated by his whereabouts as the search efforts continue in Nepal. His father, Noor Hadi Mohd Hassan, 62, expressed his family's concern over the lack of updates regarding the search and rescue (SAR) operation for Muhaimin and his two friends. They implored for any news of their son's well-being, expressing fear for their condition if they have been without contact for days, including their access to food and survival. Muhaimin was described by his father as a kind, cheerful, and responsible son who played a crucial role in assisting with family matters, particularly since he became wheelchair-bound due to complications from diabetes. He has been helping his father for over a decade. Muhaimin's mother, Zaleha Ariffin, 56, recounted how her son had gone shopping for household essentials before departing and had expressed regret for the extended absence. She noted that this was Muhaimin's first foreign climbing expedition and that he had been passionate about climbing since his student days. The trio, Muhaimin, Muhammad Adib Haikal Awang Mansor, 27, and Muhammad Zaki Othman, 29, were reported missing while attempting a climb in Nepal's Langtang Valley on August 26, when flash floods and landslides struck the region.",
  "summary": "GEORGE TOWN: The family of missing Malaysian climber Muhammad Muhaimin Azhad Noor Hadi, 27, remains distraught over his fate as the search for him continues in Nepal.",
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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."
}