3 Tourists From Malaysia Reported To Be Victims Of The Sumatra Disaster

A resident brought items that could still be saved after being hit by flash floods in Agam Regency, West Sumatra (West Sumatra), Friday 28 November 2025. (ANTARA)

JAKARTA - The Malaysian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Kemenlu) through the Malaysian Consulate General in Medan received a report on the suspicion of the disappearance of three elderly tourists from Malaysia during floods and landslides in several areas on the island of Sumatra.

"The General Consulate General also received reports from the public regarding three Malaysian tourists, two men and one woman, aged between 63 and 64 years who could not be contacted since November 27, 2025," wrote a statement from the Malaysian Ministry of Foreign Affairs received in Kuala Lumpur, Monday, which was confiscated by Antara.

Initial information shows that the three Malaysian tourists were last believed to be in Aceh or North Sumatra.

The Malaysian Consulate General said he was working with local authorities to confirm the whereabouts of its citizens and provide the necessary assistance.

The report adds to the list of Malaysians missing in disaster-affected areas in Sumatra.

Previously, one Malaysian was reported missing after a flood and landslide disaster occurred in West Sumatra.

The Malaysian Consulate General identified a missing resident in West Sumatra named Asrul Nizam bin Apridwson, aged 30 years.

The Malaysian Consulate General is currently coordinating with Indonesian authorities in an ongoing search and rescue operation.

Based on preliminary information, Asrul is said to be traveling by car with seven Indonesian citizens, who are believed to be family members, and were hit by a landslide.

Four of the Indonesian passengers have been found, while the search operation is still ongoing for Asrul and three other Indonesian citizens.

The victim's parents are currently in Padang, and the Malaysian Consulate General provides the necessary assistance and support to the family while there.

The Malaysian Consulate General appealed to Malaysians in affected areas in North Sumatra, West Sumatra, and Aceh to be careful, remain vigilant, and comply with all directions issued by local authorities.

The families of Malaysians who are in the affected areas and have not been able to contact their relatives are highly recommended to immediately contact the Malaysian Consulate General in Medan for assistance, especially given the bad weather that is expected to continue.