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Missing Malaysian found safe in flood-ravaged Nepal after 37 days

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A missing Malaysian solo traveller was found safe after 37 days in flood-ravaged Nepal and reported to the Malaysian embassy in Kathmandu. This discovery has brought hope for the families of 54 other Malaysians still unaccounted for in the disaster area. According to a spokesperson from Malaysia Solidarity: Families in Hope (Masfih), the return of this individual is a significant relief for the community and provides meaningful progress in their search efforts.

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A Malaysian solo traveler who went missing during severe floods in Nepal has been found safe after 37 days. The individual reported themselves to the Malaysian embassy in Kathmandu, bringing relief to their family and supporters. This development is particularly significant as it offers hope for the other 54 Malaysians still unaccounted for in the disaster-stricken country. Manivannan Rethinam, a spokesman for Malaysia Solidarity: Families in Hope (Masfih), stated that finding one safe Malaysian after such an extended period is "extremely relieving and meaningful."

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