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Deputy minister presses Wisma Putra for hotline, briefings as 91 Malaysians missing in Nepal‑China

Malaysia Times desk Original: Malay Mail 8/30 16:51 X
Deputy minister presses Wisma Putra for hotline, briefings as 91 Malaysians missing in Nepal‑China
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KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 30 — Wisma Putra has been urged to establish a dedicated one-stop centre to provide direct, regular and consistent updates to the next of kin of 91 Malaysians...

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Deputy National Unity Minister R. Yuneswaran said the centre should be equipped with a 24-hour hotline, case reference numbers and officers who could be contacted at any time.

“A dedicated liaison officer must also be appointed for each family so that no next of kin is left out of the information loop and they do not have to contact various agencies to obtain updates,” he said in a statement today.

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Aug 30, 2026
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Aug 30, 2026
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