KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysia Solidarity Families in Hope (MASFIH) has proposed nine key priorities to address challenges faced by families of 54 Malaysians who remain missing following the Aug 26 Nepal-Tibet flood disaster.
The proposals include establishing a coordinated national response mechanism, seeking urgent legal clarification from the Attorney-General's Chambers, developing a legal framework for exceptional overseas mass-disappearance cases, and obtaining official confirmation of the missing persons' status.
MASFIH spokesperson Dr R. Manivannan said the proposals were presented during a meeting with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today, alongside a 29-page document outlining recommended interventions, implementation priorities and coordinated government action.
"MASFIH appreciates the prime minister's attention to these concerns and the opportunity to convey the urgent needs of the affected families.
"We hope the meeting will lead to coordinated government action, clear responsibilities and practical measures to support all those affected," he said at Parliament today.
Manivannan said Anwar would discuss the matter at Friday's Cabinet meeting, including the appointment of a minister to coordinate the government's response.
He said MASFIH was also seeking official letters confirming that the individuals were missing, rather than merely uncontactable, to enable their families to apply for financial moratoriums.
The 54 Malaysians remain missing as their families continue seeking reliable information and assistance to navigate the financial, legal and administrative difficulties arising from the prolonged uncertainty.
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