Floods: 55 Malaysians in Nepal, 36 in China still uncontacted - Wisma Putra

NEPAL, CHINA, KUALA LUMPUR, 30 AUGUST 2026 —

Kuala Lumpur, 30 Aug 2026 – Malaysia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Saturday that 91 Malaysians remain out of contact after the floods that struck Nepal on 26 August and China on the same day, comprising 55 citizens in Nepal and 36 in China.

Wisma Putra noted that the number of uncontacted Malaysians could change as contact is re‑established and as further information is received from local authorities and family members. “The ministry understands the concern over the limited personal information about Malaysians who are still unreachable that can be shared with the public,” the statement read.

In line with established consular procedures, the ministry said that case‑by‑case updates are being communicated directly to the nearest verified relatives. Consular officers have already reached out to identified next‑of‑kin to convey the latest developments. The ministry added that personal details will not be disclosed publicly without the consent of the closest relatives.

“The ministry appreciates the concern shown by friends, relatives and the community for Malaysians affected. At the same time, the interest and welfare of Malaysians who are still uncontacted, as well as their immediate families, remain the ministry’s priority,” the statement said. “Therefore, all parties are asked to respect the privacy of the affected families and refer to the official information issued by the ministry while consular efforts continue.”

The ministry also called on any immediate family members who have not yet provided relevant information to contact its 24‑hour Operations Room for assistance. The Operations Room can be reached at +603 8887 4570 or via e‑mail at dutyofficer@kln.gov.my. Families may also forward information to the Malaysian Embassy in Kathmandu at mwkathmandu@kln.gov.my or to the Malaysian Embassy in Beijing at mwbeijing@kln.gov.my, with a copy to the Operations Room.

The flood incidents that prompted the current consular actions began on 26 August, when heavy rains triggered widespread flooding in parts of Nepal and China. The Malaysian government has been monitoring the situation closely, dispatching diplomatic staff to both Kathmandu and Beijing to coordinate relief and repatriation efforts.

While the ministry has not disclosed the total number of Malaysians affected beyond the 91 still uncontacted, it confirmed that it is maintaining regular liaison with local disaster management agencies to verify the status of all nationals.

Wisma Putra’s ongoing collaboration with Nepalese and Chinese authorities includes sharing lists of Malaysian citizens, confirming their whereabouts, and reconciling any duplicate entries that may have arisen from separate reports. The ministry said that this cross‑verification is essential to ensure that families receive accurate information and that no Malaysian is inadvertently omitted from assistance programmes.

The statement underscored that any updates on individual cases will be communicated directly to verified relatives rather than through public channels, in order to protect privacy and comply with consular norms. It also reiterated that personal data will only be released with explicit permission from the closest family members.

As of 8 p.m. on Saturday, the ministry’s latest tally stood at 55 Malaysians in Nepal and 36 in China who have not yet been reached. The ministry indicated that these figures are subject to change as contact is re‑established and as additional details emerge from on‑the‑ground authorities and family reports.

The ministry concluded by urging the public and media to defer to the official numbers it publishes and to respect the confidentiality of affected families while consular operations proceed.

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