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Malaysia's Foreign Ministry confirms 36 uncontactable citizens remain in China and 55 in Nepal, including three Malaysians caught in a mudslide at Gyirong Port in Xizang on August 26. Embassies in Beijing and Kathmandu continue coordinating with local authorities.
The Malaysian Embassy in Jakarta is working to secure consular access to a Malaysian pilot arrested in connection with a 25-kilogramme drug seizure. Diplomatic channels have been activated to ensure the detainee's welfare and legal rights.
Malaysia's Foreign Ministry confirmed a Malaysian citizen died following an incident in South Korea on July 26, with several other nationals currently under investigation by South Korean authorities.
South Korean authorities have arrested a Malaysian man in connection with a fatal stabbing that occurred during a brawl. The incident has prompted diplomatic attention from Malaysian officials monitoring the case.