Nepal police release names of 23 missing Malaysians after floods
Police in Nepal released a list of 23 Malaysians missing after catastrophic flooding, as the death toll climbed to at least 389 with more than 900 still unaccounted for.
Source: Astro Mustika HD · August 28, 2026 at 2:01 AM · AI-assisted report
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NEPAL, KATHMANDU, MALAYSIA, 28 AUGUST 2026 —
Nepal Floods: Malaysian Authorities Await Confirmation on Missing Citizens
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KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 — Nepalese police on Thursday released a list of 23 Malaysians reported missing following devastating floods in the country, as authorities continue search and rescue operations. The Nepal Police Facebook page posted an incomplete list as of 1 p.m. local time, naming eight women and 15 men from Malaysia. The list includes full names, dates of birth, and nationalities of the missing individuals.
The names provided are: Mohd Fakhrul Munir Bin Mohd Isa (44), Mangala Vanan Krishnasamy (50), Malani M Vellu (49), Lingam Samykanoo (49), Letchumy Sinnappan (47), Krishnan Vadivelu (74), Komathi Rethinam (48), Kirubanithi Alagappan (38), Karunanithi Sundram (65), Kannan Kerisna (51), Kalaiselvi P Narayanasamy (65), Kalai Mathe Karuppaiah (57), Jason Ngeow (56), Inthumathy Subramaniam (54), Gunavathy Muthusamy (60), Gunanesan Vellaisamy (58), Eswary Maniraj (35), Brabaakaran Krishnan (47), Balasingam Kesavan (71), Azman Bin Karim (60), Arunasalam Karuppiah (70), Appannah A Muthaloo (56), and A Ganesan Anandan (52).
Malaysian Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan previously stated that the total number of Malaysians still missing after the floods, which caused widespread destruction, has not been confirmed by Nepalese authorities. Nepalese police have also published a list and photographs of unidentified bodies to assist families in identification. Access to these records is available via a QR code on the Nepal Police Facebook page.
The death toll from the flash floods has risen to at least 389, with more than 900 people still missing as search and rescue operations intensify in affected areas of Nepal and Tibet.
Malaysia’s government has not yet issued travel advisories for Nepal, but the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is monitoring the situation closely. The Malaysian High Commission in Kathmandu has activated emergency channels to verify the status of the listed individuals and provide consular assistance where needed.
The floods, described as among the worst in Nepal’s recent history, have displaced thousands and caused significant infrastructure damage. Malaysian NGOs and community groups in Nepal are coordinating with local authorities to support relief efforts, including the distribution of food and medical supplies.
Industry analysts note that while the immediate humanitarian impact is severe, the long-term economic effects on Malaysia-Nepal bilateral ties remain limited. Trade between the two countries, primarily centered on textiles and agricultural products, has not been disrupted. However, the incident may prompt a review of travel safety protocols for Malaysian pilgrims and workers traveling to high-risk regions.
As of now, no Malaysian companies operating in Nepal have reported operational disruptions. The government has urged Malaysians in Nepal to register with the High Commission and follow safety instructions. Further updates are expected as Nepalese authorities continue their verification process.
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