36 Malaysians in Tibet reported safe, status still being verified
The Foreign Ministry said 36 Malaysians caught in flash floods and landslides along the China-Nepal border have been confirmed safe, though their identities are still being verified.
Source: The Star Malaysia · August 28, 2026 at 8:01 PM · AI-assisted report
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PUTRAJAYA, TIBET, CHINA, CHINA-NEPAL BORDER, NEPAL, BEIJING, NEW DELHI, RASUWA, 29 AUGUST 2026 —
The Foreign Ministry said 36 Malaysians caught in flash floods and landslides along the China-Nepal border have been confirmed safe, though their identities are still being verified.
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Datuk Syed Mohamad Hasrin Tengku Hussin, deputy secretary-general of the ministry’s Bilateral Relations division, told Bernama the group’s names and status were being cross-checked with Chinese authorities to avoid overlap with Malaysians still uncontacted in Nepal.
“This information reached us only now,” he said. Coordination has expanded to include the Chinese side of the border, with the Malaysian Embassy in Beijing and the High Commission in New Delhi assisting.
The ministry’s Putrajaya Operations Room remains active round the clock, gathering updates and assisting families. Syed Mohamad Hasrin said no decision on repatriation will be made until Nepali authorities and tour operators confirm travel documents and safety status.
Efforts focus first on locating Malaysians and ensuring their safety in difficult terrain, he said.
Malaysia is also preparing to help Nepal, coordinating with the National Security Council and National Disaster Management Agency to assess assistance needs. The Nepal government has indicated it has sufficient search-and-rescue capacity but may later request financial or other aid.
Syed Mohamad Hasrin said Malaysian agencies, including the Special Malaysia Disaster Assistance and Rescue Team, stand ready. The Defence Ministry and armed forces are also prepared to assist.
He reiterated a call for the media and public to rely on official statements from Wisma Putra. Sultan Ibrahim, Malaysia’s King, directed the ministry on Thursday to take all necessary measures for those affected by the Nepal floods.