MASFIH urges diplomatic push with Nepal and China over 54 missing Malaysians
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MALAYSIA Solidarity Families in Hope (MASFIH) has urged the Malaysian government to actively maintain diplomatic channels with Nepal and China to aid families seeking closure regarding 54 citizens who remain missing following devastating floods and landslides in Nepal on August 26.
Spokesperson Dr Manivannan Rethinam noted that the appeal follows an announcement by Nepal's National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) confirming the conclusion of Search and Rescue (SAR) operations, with local authorities transitioning efforts toward search and recovery.
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- Oct 4, 2026
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