KUALA LUMPUR: His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, has urged Wisma Putra to take all necessary measures to assist Malaysians affected by the floods in Rasuwa, Nepal.
According to a post on the Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar Facebook page on Thursday (Aug 27), His Majesty directed that the latest information on those involved, including their safety and whereabouts, be provided to their respective family members.
"I have been following developments surrounding this tragedy since it was reported yesterday.
"I urge Wisma Putra to take all necessary measures, including providing their family members with the latest information on the safety and whereabouts of the Malaysians involved,” he said.
His Majesty also prayed that all efforts to rescue and evacuate the affected Malaysians would proceed smoothly.
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According to t he post, Sultan Ibrahim and Her Majesty Raja Zarith Sofiah, Queen of Malaysia, expressed their concern and prayed for the safety of the Malaysians affected by the disaster.
"Their Majesties pray for the safety of all the victims and that they will be granted ease in dealing with the situation,” it said.
Wisma Putra said in a statement on Thursday that over 50 Malaysian travellers in Nepal are uncontactable following devastating floods the previous day.
Hundreds of foreigners and Nepalese also remain unaccounted for. – Bernama
