Families of Malaysians still unaccounted for after flooding in Nepal have asked for more detailed briefings on the search-and-rescue operation, Malay Mail reports, as the country's SMART team prepares to leave the disaster zone.
The request comes as relatives await word on 55 Malaysians reported missing following the floods, according to mediaselangor.com. The Vibes reports that one family has appealed for search-and-rescue work in Nepal to continue even as the SMART team gets set to return.
Talks are also underway on DNA matching, The Star reports, a step that could help identify victims and give families answers.
The scale of the missing-person list has kept relatives in Malaysia waiting for confirmed information while rescue personnel on the ground wind down their deployment. The push for fuller briefings reflects how much families still depend on official updates for clarity on the fate of their loved ones.
Separately, TheStarTV.com reports that UNITED SIKHS volunteers have extended their outreach in Betrawati, Nepal, as relief and recovery efforts continue in the affected area.
The material reviewed does not specify the number of Malaysians confirmed dead, the exact locations where the missing were last seen, or a timeline for the SMART team's departure.
What to watch next: whether Malaysian authorities agree to further briefings for families and how quickly DNA matching proceeds.
