LATEST UPDATES ON MISSING MALAYSIANS FOLLOWING FLOODS AND LANDSLIDES IN WEST SUMATRA
LATEST UPDATES ON MISSING MALAYSIANS FOLLOWING FLOODS AND
LANDSLIDES IN WEST SUMATRA
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, through the Consulate General of Malaysia in Medan, continues to monitor developments following the recent floods and landslides in West Sumatra, Indonesia. The Consulate General confirms that a Malaysian citizen, Asrul Nizam bin Apridwson, aged 30, has been reported missing after being affected by the landslide in Padang Panjang on 27 November 2025. The Consulate General is in close coordination with local authorities in the ongoing search and rescue operation.
Preliminary information indicates that the vehicle carrying the victim and seven Indonesian nationals, believed to be family members, was caught in the landslide. Four of the Indonesian passengers are accounted for, while search operations continue for the Malaysian citizen and the remaining three Indonesian nationals.
The victim’s parents are currently in Padang, and the Consulate General is providing appropriate assistance and support to the family throughout their stay.
Separately, the Consulate General has also received reports from the public regarding three Malaysian tourists who have been uncontactable since 27 November 2025, two men and one woman, aged between 63 and 64 years old. Initial information suggests they were last believed to be in Aceh or North Sumatra. The Consulate General is working closely with local authorities to ascertain their whereabouts and extend necessary assistance.
Malaysians currently in the affected areas of North Sumatra, West Sumatra, and Aceh are advised to exercise extreme caution, remain alert, and adhere to all guidance issued by local authorities.
Families of Malaysians who are currently in the affected regions and have not been able to reach their relatives are strongly urged to contact the Consulate General of Malaysia in Medan immediately for assistance, especially given forecasts of continued inclement weather.
CONSULATE GENERAL OF MALAYSIA IN MEDAN
Telephone: +62 823-6164-6046 (24-hours)
E-mail: mwmedan@kln.gov.my
PUTRAJAYA
1 DECEMBER 2025