KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs through the Consulate General of Malaysia on Sunday confirmed that the actress, Nadiah Kasumawati Abdul Karim 50, who was reported missing in Jeddah on 15th January 2026 had passed away.T
he Ministry in a statement said, following extensive efforts by the Consulate General to locate the individual, including coordination with local authorities and a review of available records, the Ministry has confirmed that the individual has passed away and the next-of-kin has been notified of the development.
“The Ministry extends its heartfelt condolences to the family of the deceased during this difficult time and express its appreciation to the relevant authorities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for their assistance in this matter,” said the statement.
The statement added, the Embassy of Malaysia in Riyadh and the Consulate General of Malaysia in Jeddah are currently providing all necessary consular assistance to the family to ensure that the arrangements are well taken care of.
Representatives from the Embassy and Consulate General will be on-site to personally monitor the situation and facilitate the next steps.
On another development, the actress well known as Nadia Kesuma who died on the same day she was missing in Jeddah is expected to be buried in Saudi Arabia tomorrow.
As quoted by NST, Bertam Assemblyman, Datuk Seri Reezal Merican Naina Merican said he was informed of the matter by Nadia Kesuma’s husband Dr. Muhammad Kamarul Kabilan Abdullah.
According to Reezal he met with Kamarul and his daughter at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) this afternoon to personally convey his sympathies and offer support.
Meanwhile, in a Facebook post after the meeting Reezal said “This is a deeply painful moment for the family. I pray that they are granted with strength, patience and fortitude in facing this great test.”
As reported, Kamarul is scheduled to depart for the King Farhad Hospital in Jeddah today (Sunday) to attend to matters related to his wife’s remains, including documentation processes and the collection of her personal belongings.
Kamarul, who is a lecturer at Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) said he was informed of his wife’s death by the ministry last night. Nadia died on the same day she went missing in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
The actress was reported missing after she could not be traced while transiting at the airport during a flight from Kuala Lumpur to London.
Nadia was part of a 21- member umrah-London-Paris tour package organized by Nuh Travel & Tours Sdn. Bhd. and the itinerary involved travel from Kuala Lumpur to Jeddah, onward to London and Paris, before returning to Saudi Arabia to perform umrah.
