{
  "id": 5446227,
  "title": "'Zero updates': Families demand answers over missing Malaysians in Nepal",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/zero-updates-families-demand-answers-over-missing-malaysians-in-nepal",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-03T23:39:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/09/1525340/zero-updates-families-demand-answers-over-missing-malaysians-nepal"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nine days after the devastating floods in Nepal, families of missing Malaysians are demanding answers and clear information about the search-and-rescue efforts. They have repeatedly provided authorities with names, photographs, personal details, and last known locations of their loved ones, including Krishnan Vadivelu, a retired civil servant, and Mohd Fakhrul Munir Mohd Isa, a Fire and Rescue Department officer. However, there have been zero updates so far, leaving the families desperate for any information. Dr R. Manivannan, whose sister Komathi Rethinam is missing, suggested that Putrajaya should engage with Chinese counterparts to learn more about the victims who crossed into Tibet. Police have started collecting DNA samples from next of kin, but the families are still left without answers.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: Desperation has gripped the families of Malaysians still missing after the devastating floods in Nepal. They are now questioning the pace of the search-and-rescue operation.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Qatar Tribune",
        "title": "Symbolic funerals held in Nepal for missing flood victims",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/symbolic-funerals-held-in-nepal-for-missing-flood-victims",
        "published": "2026-09-03T22:00:29.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Nepal tragedy: Support group seeks Tamil counsellors for victims’ families",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/nepal-tragedy-support-group-seeks-tamil-counsellors-for-victims",
        "published": "2026-09-04T01:00:19.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}