Kuala lumpur: The Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development (KPWKM) has expressed its readiness to offer assistance and psychosocial support to family members of Malaysians affected by the Nepal disaster if needed, said its Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri. She emphasized that any assistance required would be coordinated through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (KLN), which will help identify individuals who need further support.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Nancy Shukri stated, "We are in touch through KLN... KPWKM would be informed when they need assistance, they will be informed to us, and God willing we will cooperate through KLN. We cannot simply go like that. KLN will also help and inform us." She made these remarks during the 80th Anniversary Celebration of the Department of Social Welfare, an event officiated by the Prime Minister's wife, Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail.

Nancy further explained that providing psychosocial support is part of KPWKM's standard operating procedure (SOP) during disasters or situations requiring placement at temporary evacuation centers (PPS). She noted, "We do have it (providing psychosocial assistance). If there is a PPS, we have counselors there. Some play with the children. That has become our normal SOP, unless they need more intensive psychosocial assistance, we will increase our staff."

Reports indicate that 77 Malaysians who have been traced in Tibet and Nepal have either returned or are in the process of returning to Malaysia following the disaster. Anadolu Agency reported that the death toll from the disaster has risen to 1,220 people, while 4,762 individuals, including 844 foreigners, are still missing.