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Malaysians Uncontactable Following Nepal Floods, PM Calls for Aid

Efforts are underway to locate 54 Malaysians reported uncontactable after flooding in Nepal, says Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.

27 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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The Malaysian Embassy in Kathmandu has received reports of 54 Malaysians who are currently uncontactable following recent floods in Nepal, according to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. He confirmed that efforts are in progress to locate these individuals and obtain updates about their conditions.

Additionally, Prime Minister Anwar issued directives to the National Security Council, the National Disaster Management Agency (NADMA), and the Foreign Ministry to intensify aid efforts for Malaysians in both Nepal and India in light of the disaster.

Reports indicate that among those affected are seventeen Malaysians participating in a pilgrimage to Mount Kailash in Tibet, China, while another group led by Everest climber N. Mohanadas has been confirmed safe.

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