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Malaysia's Foreign Ministry has activated its crisis operations room after devastating floods in Nepal's Rasuwa District, but says it has received no official confirmation of Malaysian casualties despite unverified social media reports.
Malaysia's Foreign Ministry has confirmed that 36 Malaysians remain uncontactable in China and 55 in Nepal, clarifying that three nationals reported missing after an August 26 mudslide are included in existing figures, not additional cases.
Malaysia's Foreign Ministry said 91 nationals—55 in Nepal and 36 in China—remained uncontactable as of Saturday evening following catastrophic flooding on August 26, urging media restraint and public reliance on official updates.
Malaysia's Foreign Ministry has confirmed two of 57 Malaysians reported missing following devastating flash floods and landslides in Nepal have been located, though 55 others remain unaccounted for as rescue efforts face significant challenges.
Eleven Malaysian nationals have gone missing following catastrophic floods in Nepal's Rasuwa district. The Foreign Ministry says communication blackouts are hampering rescue coordination efforts.
The Malaysian Foreign Ministry has confirmed that 16 Malaysian tourists in areas affected by a 7.7-magnitude earthquake on Flores Island in Indonesia are safe and accounted for. The embassy in Jakarta made contact with the group following the early morning tremor.
Malaysia's newly appointed Ambassador to Indonesia, Datuk Muzafar Shah Mustafa, has arrived in Jakarta after completing his tenure as High Commissioner to India. The seasoned diplomat brings extensive experience across Asia, Europe and Latin America.
Malaysia's Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan will host high-level visits from Cambodia and Laos next week for Joint Commission Meetings, while forgoing an Arab-Islamic emergency summit on Palestine to manage domestic diplomatic commitments.
Malaysia's Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan has indicated his willingness to resign from his position should Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim request his departure.