KUALA LUMPUR: Families of Malaysians missing in the Nepal floods could face another three to 12 months, or longer, to obtain certificates of presumption of death, Malaysia Solidarity Families in Hope (Masfih) said.
Its coordinator and spokesman, Dr R Manivannan, said the process could be prolonged by uncertainty over whether documents issued by Nepal would be recognised directly by Malaysia or require further legal procedures.
He said it remained unclear whether families could submit the Nepali documents directly to the National Registration Department (NRD), or whether they would first need a court order or further assessment.
"We believe this matter could drag on for three to nine months, even 12 months more," he told reporters after a briefing with the Raja Puan Muda of Kedah, Che Puan Muda Zaheeda Mohamad Ariff, at Istana Darul Aman today.
