Cabinet to consider appointing coordinator for families of missing Malaysians
MASFIH spokesperson R Manivannan said the cabinet will discuss creating a ministerial coordinator to help families of the 54 Malaysians still missing after floods near the Nepal-Tibet border.
R Manivannan, spokesperson for Malaysia Solidarity Families in Hope, briefed the press after delivering a 29-page recommendation to Prime Minister Anwar in Parliament. The document lists nine key measures, such as coordinated government action, legal assistance, and diplomatic engagement with authorities in Nepal and China’s Tibetan Autonomous Region. MASFIH seeks a formal ministerial coordinator to ensure systematic support for families of the 54 Malaysians still unaccounted for after the Rasuwa floods.
The group also requested an official government letter that declares relatives as missing, which would simplify insurance claims and financial administration. So far, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has only issued a notice stating the individuals cannot be contacted, not confirming them as missing. MASFIH has additionally approached Bank Negara Malaysia with a framework for financial relief for affected families.
Why it matters
Families of missing citizens need clear government support and official recognition to manage financial and legal matters.
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