Kuala lumpur: Thirty-six Malaysians in Tibet, China have reported to be safe following flash floods and landslides in the China-Nepal border area. Foreign Ministry deputy secretary-general (Bilateral Relations) Datuk Syed Mohamad Hasrin Tengku Hussin stated that the identities and status of these Malaysians are still being verified with Chinese authorities, and efforts are underway to cross-check for any overlap with the list of Malaysians who are uncontactable in Nepal. According to BERNAMA News Agency, Syed Mohamad Hasrin explained that the ministry has just received this information and will provide updates if any overlaps are found, including the actual number of citizens who are missing or have been located, whether in Nepal or Tibet. The coordination efforts of the ministry have now been expanded to cover areas on the Chinese side of the border. Syed Mohamad Hasrin also mentioned that the Malaysian Embassy in Beijing and the Malaysian High Commission in New Delhi are involved in the process, as there is information suggesting that some Malaysians might have traveled along routes involving China and India. The Foreign Ministry's Operations Room in Putrajaya is operating round the clock to coordinate information, assist Malaysians in affected areas, and provide the latest updates to family members. The ministry continues to seek confirmation from Chinese authorities regarding the whereabouts and safety of Malaysians in Tibet. On the possibility of bringing affected Malaysians home, Syed Mohamad Hasrin said coordination with Nepali authorities and tour operators is necessary, including verifying the status of travel documents before taking further action. The current priority is to locate Malaysians and ensure their safety, considering weather conditions and limited access in the affected areas. In a related development, Malaysia, through the National Security Council (MKN) and the National Disaster Management Agency (NADMA), is coordinating and assessing the assistance that can be provided to Nepal. Assis tance will be based on the needs identified by the Nepal government and will be subject to consideration by MKN, as well as the acceptance and priorities of the Nepal government through official channels. Syed Mohamad Hasrin noted that while Malaysia is ready to assist Nepal, the Nepal government has indicated it has sufficient resources for search and rescue operations. Assistance may include financial resources and other forms of aid. Malaysian agencies, including the Special Malaysia Disaster Assistance and Rescue Team, along with the Defence Ministry and Malaysian Armed Forces, are also prepared to provide assistance. In line with a decree by Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, the ministry will continue providing affected Malaysians' family members with the latest verified information. Syed Mohamad Hasrin urged the media and public to refrain from speculating or disseminating unverified information and to refer to official statements from the Foreign Ministry for updates. Yesterday, Sultan Ibrahim urged Wisma Putra to take all necessary measures regarding Malaysians affected by the major floods in Rasuwa, Nepal.