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Three Malaysians Uncontactable in Nepal After Major Floods
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Three Malaysians Uncontactable in Nepal After Major Floods

From Utusan Malaysia · () Malay

Translated from Malay and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

At a glance

News Named sources Ongoing story
  • Three Malaysians, identified as Zaki, Adib, and Muhaimin, are missing and uncontactable after embarking on a solo trek in Nepal's Langtang Valley.
  • They were expected to begin their trek on August 26, and the last known message was received on Malaysian time on the morning of August 28.
  • Their disappearance has been reported to the Malaysian Embassy and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, but relatives are awaiting updates.

Concerns are growing for three Malaysian trekkers who have been uncontactable in Nepal following major flooding in the Langtang Valley. Zaki, Adib, and Muhaimin, who were undertaking a solo trek, have not been heard from since August 28.

Three of our friends are still uncontactable. The three of them were supposed to be trekking in Langtang Valley, Nepal since August 26.

— Friend of the missing trekkersSharing the initial details of the disappearance on social media.

According to a social media post by a friend, the trio was scheduled to start their trek on August 26. The last message received from them was at 10:42 AM Malaysian time, with their last known location being near Bokhe Koshi. The friend expressed urgency, stating, "Please pray for their safety."

Over 48 hours have passed without any contact or updates from the trekkers or the Malaysian authorities. The Malaysian Embassy and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs have been notified of their disappearance. However, relatives are still waiting for any news regarding their condition and whereabouts.

The last message was received at 10:42 AM Malaysian time and the last detected location was near Bokhe Koshi. Please pray for their safety.

— Friend of the missing trekkersProviding the last known communication and location details.

"We have reported the disappearance of the three to the embassy and Wisma Putra, but since 8 AM yesterday, I or their relatives have not received any news from them or the embassy," the friend stated. The situation remains uncertain as communication lines are likely disrupted due to the severe flooding that has affected the Rasuwa District, where Langtang Valley is located. A prayer vigil is being organized in Bukit Mertajam, Malaysia, to pray for the safety of Zaki, Adib, and Muhaimin.

We have reported the disappearance of the three to the embassy and Wisma Putra but since 8 AM yesterday, I or their relatives have not received any news from them or the embassy.

— Friend of the missing trekkersExpressing frustration and concern over the lack of updates from authorities after nearly 50 hours.
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Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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