PETALING JAYA: Fewer than 1,000 Malaysians remain stranded in Hat Yai, says the Foreign Ministry (Wisma Putra).
Wisma Putra said over 700 Malaysians were successfully evacuated from Hat Yai to Bukit Kayu Hitam on Nov 26, including those who had been sheltered in temporary flood relief centres.
“On the ground, rescue operations coordinated by the Embassy of Malaysia in Bangkok and the Consulate General of Malaysia in Songkhla successfully evacuated 517 Malaysians from 22 hotels and homestays, to be brought to temporary shelters in preparation for evacuation,” it said in a statement on Thursday (Nov 27).
These operations were carried out with the support of the Royal Thai Army, Pasukan Bomba Sukarelawan (PBS), United Sikh’s, and several volunteer groups, mobilising at least 18 bus trips from Hat Yai to Bukit Kayu Hitam. Additionally, 27 Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) students and two lecturers crossed the border at Betong/Pengkalan Hulu,” it added.
Wisma Putra said evacuation operations will continue on Thursday (Nov 27) and will remain active until all affected Malaysians have been safely assisted.
“With weather conditions improving, the Ministry’s primary focus remains the safe evacuation of all stranded Malaysians.
“All Malaysians who have not yet registered their presence are strongly urged to do so immediately and to provide accurate location details, including coordinates where possible.
“This information is critical for our teams to plan movements, prioritise vulnerable individuals, and execute timely evacuations,” it said.
The Ministry also appeals to family members in Malaysia who believe their relatives may still be stranded in Hat Yai to urgently contact the Wisma Putra Operations Room. This is especially important for vulnerable groups such as the elderly, those with medical needs, or those who may have limited means of communication. Information provided by families enables our missions to locate individuals more quickly and deliver targeted assistance or prioritised evacuation,” it added.
