Missing People From the Tsunami Disaster
Missing from MALAYSIA
The people listed below have been reported as missing.
If you have any information about any of these people, please contact
their loved ones at the e-mail address listed below the name.
IMPORTANT: Please be respectful to these people and ONLY send them an e-mail
if you have information about their lost loved one. DO NOT send them an e-mail otherwise.
Period. Thank you.
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Please ONLY use the link below to report a missing person. Thank you.
Missing Person Information Submission Form
Missing People -- Malaysia
Ahmad, Affendi.
Wife Jamillah and son's Luqman and Zaid. Last known at Lorong Air Putih, Jalan
Kota Tanah, Alor Setar, Kedah, Malaysia.nelsonfamilyuk@hotmail.com
Alemayhu, Paye
He could be about 50; wife; daughters: Suzie is about 6 and Jema is about 4.
They had been taking a vacation in Penang Island. lesewa@aol.com
Ali, Ahmed Alau
I'm looking for a close friend of mine. His name is Ahmed Alau Ali, he's 33
years old. I don't know which island he resides on. All I know is that his mother
and sister both live in Singapore. Please let me know if you know of his whereabouts
as I'm quite worried. Thanks in advance. johari.azizee@tbwamy.com
Andryshack, Peter and Sharlene
I am looking for Peter and Sharlene Andryshack, both Americans. Shar and Pete
went to visit family over the holidays in Malaysia. He is about 6'4" and
she [is] about 5'4" [and] expecting their first child. We cannot reach
them. Any news would be much appreciated!
Update: Pete and Shar Andryshack are home safely. Thank you for this site! It
is so comforting to have so many people concerned and giving info!
Azizah
Looking for my friend and her family. Her name is Azizah. Last known address:
Raja Norazizah Raja Azam, Lot 4874 C, Kg. Mahkota Jalan Sg. Tua, 68100, Bt.
Caves, Selangor Darulthsan, Malaysia. Address current as of October 23, 2004.
Pat_Elnoor@SMBCGROUP.COM
Batcha, Haji Mohamed
I am looking for Haji Mohamed Batcha who is a retired Executive of Borneo Trading,Penang.
I have not heard from him for a long time and am worried whether he is OK. jonohng@hotmail.com
Bennett, Garrison C.
My children's dad, Garrison C. Bennett, has been visiting a friend for the last
few months in Malaysia. He hasn't communicated with us in the last week. I'd
like to know if he's safe, so the kids (and I) can stop worrying. Thanks for
any info available. kjgordon@accesswave.ca
Update: Got an e-mail this morning, Garrison Bennett is fine. Thanks for your
help, my thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Bennett, Geoff and June
I would like any information on my uncle and aunt, Geoff and June Bennett, who
are residents in Paradise Sandy Beach Resort.
Updates: I managed to get in touch with Geoff Bennett in Penang, Malaysia. They
are safe at the hotel. Please tell the sender of this e-mail they can get in
touch with me if they want to.
Benson, Leif
Missing my brother Leif Benson. We last heard from him at 10 p.m. Christmas
night. He was vacationing in Malaysia with his girlfriend, Christina. Please
contact me with any information. Thank you. fbe9041414@aol.com
Bin, Suhaimi; Hasib, Aditi
Looking for information on the above persons. Aditichampa@yahoo.com
Bin, Arahman Abdul Satar
I'm looking for news of a Malaysian friend, Arahman bin Abdul Satar. He works
at Penolong Pegawai Program, Sekretariat Anugerah, Perdana Remaja for the Malaysian
government. Please, any news, tell me. gabiredondo@yahoo.com.br
Bin Daud, Mohd Zaidon
I am looking for Mohd Zaidon Bin Daud who is working at the telecom dept in
West Malaysia, he lives with his whole family (three or four children) in S.
Perai.
noodlemantra@msn.com
Bogor, Sagal
I'm looking my young sister, Sagal Bogor, who was in living Malaysia; she is
5'7", Canadian citizen (Somali born). I'm very worried about her. Just
want to know she is OK. geniunesister@hotmail.com
Bonner, Martin and Sharon
I am looking for my good friends Martin and Sharon Bonner. They are from England
and are staying on the island of Penang, Malaysia. We would appreciate any news
of them. jahentges@juno.com
Boutot, Anais
Looking for Anais Boutot, 28 years old, brown hair, 170 cm, 40 kg. She was either
in Kuala Lumpur or on an island in Malaysia. alexis.llewellyn@free.fr
Bramble, Curt and Ninfa
I am looking for Curt and Ninfa Bramble of Santa Monica, California. They moved
to Malaysia on December 6. Ninfa is now a personal assistant to Queen Raja Permaisuri
Agong of Malaysia. Curt and Ninfa were going to travel in the area after arriving
there, and they very well could have been on one of the affected islands during
the tsunami. We have been trying to call them, but no answer. Could you please
find them? Thank you. dlg@birdmarella.com
Bright family
I am trying to locate members of an American family that were originally from
Texas, the Bright family: Tracy, Richard, Chet and Sawyer. I just [want] to
know if they are OK. christopher_montague@co.harris.tx.us
Broda, Louise
I last had an e-mail from her on December 16. She was due to leave the Cameron
Highlands on December 17. lisafreud79@hotmail.com
Broschart, Thomas C.
Looking for my brother, Thomas C. Broschart. He is from Florida and works for
a company that builds yachts. Last known location: 81400 Johor Bahru. cindyb@bradentonheartcenter.com
Campbell, Kartini
I am praying that my friend Kartini Campbell and her girls, Nisa, 17, and Nora,
11, are safe. Last time I talked to them was December 24. Kartini told me they
live near Brunei and Borneo in Malaysia. I just want to know they are safe.
efacciuto59@yahoo.com
Chan, Yean
Flew home to Malaysia for the holidays. We last had contact when he e-mailed
me the day before the tsunami. yuylsworld@yahoo.com
Chang, Lee Leng
My friend Lee Leng Chang is Malaysian. That is her last known location for me.
Lee Leng has at least two children and is a member of the Soka Gakkai International
as well as the Malaysian headquarters. The SGI is a lay Buddhist organization.
Lee Leng is also a graduate of Soka University in Japan. We went to school there
together. Her maiden name is Chang. Would like to hear about her whereabouts.
Thank you.
Update: Due to a wonderful family delay, Lee Leng and her entire family were
not at the beach yet. All are safe and sound. Thank you so much.
Diller, Charlotte
My friend's name is Charlotte Diller and is originally from Michigan and lived
in Chicago for many years. She moved to Malaysia four years ago and is the assistant
principal at a school in Kuala Lumpur. The last e-mail I received from her was
on December 20 letting me know she was not coming to Chicago or Michigan for
the holidays. She was going to one of the resorts in one of the areas affected.
Banda Aceh sounds familiar, however, [I am] not sure. She's about 5'4"
[and] weighs about 135 pounds. She's blond and has short hair and turned 38
on December 15. She is of Danish descent. She was traveling with her boyfriend,
who is a local. She e-mailed me for my birthday, December 20. My name is Celia
Lopez. Thank you for all of your help. clpz5@aol.com
Epperson, Saritha Satheeson
I am looking for my friend Saritha Satheeson Epperson -- and her family. She
was traveling (home) to Malaysia on December 22. Other names in her family are:
Sageetha, Sageena, Satheeson. kerrijknight@hotmail.com
Foo, Tat Kan; and Kim Gek
Rev. Tat Kan Foo and his wife Kim Gek Foo were on holiday in Chinese Malaysia
near the capital visiting their families. We have had no response to the number
we have to reach them. He is a retired Methodist minister and she is a retired
school social worker. bevinbloom@comcast.net
Francis, Bill
Looking for information on the whereabouts of my very dear friend, William (Bill)
Francis. Last known to be in Borneo, Malaysia, during the last two weeks. mmaxwell202@comcast.net
Gant, Sue and Alf
Sue and Alf Gant were on holiday at a beach resort hotel on one of the islands
off Malaysia. They come from Gravesend in Kent and are both in their 50s. We
have no more information on their stay and are unsure of their whereabouts.
If anyone has any knowledge of where they are please contact me. We are worried
and would welcome any news. enquiries@ftlfloors.co.uk
Gantt, Dick and Edith
Friends, Dick and Edith Gantt, were anchored at Langkawi Resort on their sailboat,
Celerity. Their plans were to spend the holidays there. If anyone knows of their
condition, or of that of their boat, please e-mail. Thank you. chj_1@hotmail.com
Gross, Simone; Jennings, Paul
Simone Gross (German national, resident in Auckland) and her partner, Paul Jennings
(New Zealander, based in Auckland ), were in Langkawi and due to take their
boat out sailing for a few days. smitson@gogogo.co.nz
Hackett family
We are looking for information on our friends who visited Malaysia for the holidays.
They are the Hackett family: John, Jasmine and Justin (who is 6 years old and
a good friend of my son). Jasmine is from Malaysia and they were there to visit
relatives over the holidays. We would like to know if they are OK and if they
need any help to get home. Thanks. bookwom@earthlink.net
Hagenzicker
Does anyone has any information on Mrs. and Mr. Hagenzicker? They were vacationing
in Penang when the tsunami hit. anandi@sbcglobal.net
Hall, Jarvis
My professor, who also happens to be the political science department chairperson
in my school, took a trip to Asia this past semester. During a conversation
with him, I remembered him saying he was going to visit Malaysia and some other
Asian countries. Although he is due to return on January 1, I have not heard
from him. I have sent him numerous messages, and he hasn't replied to any. I
just pray he is safe and returns back to school next semester. By the way, his
name is Jarvis Hall, and he is the Political Science Department chairperson
at North Carolina Central University. coded999@yahoo.com
Harer, Patrick; and O'Sullivan, Patrick
My son, Patrick Harer, was traveling with his friend Patrick O'Sullivan from
Malaysia to Thailand. My son is a German citizen, weighs about 175 pounds. He
is 5'10", has short blond hair [and] speaks German as well as English.
He is a scuba diving teacher in Thailand. If you have any information on either
one of them, please contact me. Any word about his or his friend's location
will mean the world to me!!! Thank you so very much. callyourmom@earthlink.net
Hart, Graeme
Am looking for Graeme Hart, from England, he is 32 years old. vanina_o@hotmail.com
Hatta, Salman
Salman Hatta from San Francisco, California, who is a student at the University
of Southern California in Los Angeles, California. I know that he was planning
to be both in Malaysia and Thailand. clee1029@yahoo.com
Hensarling, Scott
Concerned about a friend, Scott Hensarling, residing in Kuala Lumpur. Age 40.
5'6" to 5'7". An American from Texas. Enjoys vacationing up north
of Malaysia and Thailand. E-mailed two weeks ago but no response. Hope he is
OK. babymagwai@yahoo.com
Hickey, John
I was hoping to see if you knew the status of John "Jack" Hickey.
He was in Jakarta last I heard. He's from Stamford, Connecticut. cbirdge@connectionsny.com
Islam, Faridul
I am looking for FARIDUL ISLAM. His address is 379 Jalan Barme, 10350 Penang,
Malaysia. and phone no is 0125798170 but could not get him over phone. Already
tried 100 times but result is same. If anybody can give me any information I
will be greatful forever. mony_mu@yahoo.com
Johnson, Franklin
If anyone has any information on a U.S. student, Franklin Theodore Johnson,
please contact me. My son is currently living in Japan and attends the university.
He and his classmates/companions were going to travel to Thailand and Malaysia
for the winter recess. We have not heard from Frank since he left on December
22. starr1213@aol.com
Katsuda, Leighton; and friend Mari Matsuo
Both were visiting Langkawi. Received an e-mail on December 27, but [we] have
not received any communications since then.
Update: We received a phone call from Leighton last night and they are well.
Thank you to everyone for your help, and aloha.
Kaur family
I am trying to find out if the Kaur family -- especially their daughter, Kuldip,
who lives in West Malaysia -- is safe and OK. I have not heard anything, so
any information would be appreciated. Thanks. hi-its-me@sympatico.ca
Kaur, Sukhvinder
Sukhvinder Kaur (Sukhy) was visiting her family in Malaysia. Just wondering
if she and her family are OK. lyssababy97@yahoo.com
Khan, Adnan Nasir and Aamina
I last talked to my brother Adnan Nasir Khan and his wife Aamina three or four
days ago when he was in Kuala Lumpur. salmannasirkhan@hotmail.com
Kilpatrick, Mark
kodisge@hotmail.com
Kim, John (Tae Hwan) and Family
My friend John (Tae Hwan) Kim and his family were supposed to visit Malaysia
for the holidays. If anyone has any information about their whereabouts, please
let me know. Thank you so much. klewlezz@hotmail.com
Kruger, Cobri and Dries
I am looking for Cobri and Dries Kruger. They are teaching in Taiwan and might
be on holiday in Malaysia. They are South Africans. Should anyone have any information
please contact me. zenobiab@absa.co.za
Kumar, Manoj (Frankoin)
My friend Manoj Kumar (Frankoin) is Indian but he lives in Frankfurt. He was
in Malaysia almost one week before the tsunami. I am waiting for hearing him
soon. I do not know where he is now. If you know anything please help me.
yaldaerfani@yahoo.com
Lamb, Kristina; and Thomas, Chris
We are looking for Kristina Lamb and Chris Thomas. They are both British and
work and live in Taiwan. They went on a vacation to Kuala Lumpur and then to
Langkawi around the day of the quake. If anybody has any information, please
contact us. Thank you. primm@mozart.inet.co.th
Lim, Shyan Shyen
Shyan Shyen Lim, a college friend, lives in Malaysia, I think it is Penang.
If you see this Shyen please write back or if anyone has any information on
him. Thank you! knd7997@hotmail.com
Update: I have made contact with him today and he is fine! Thanks for all who
emailed!
Ling, Fong Teng
My friend lives with her family in Tanjung Bungah, Penang. Her name is Fong
Teng Ling, she is 25 years old. She has a brother and loving parents. Her nationality
is Malaysian Chinese and she is Hainamese-Chinese. She speaks Hokkien and English.
Update: Thank you very much. I had contact with my friend today!! "Muchas
Gracias."
Maclure, Chris
I am looking for my brother, Chris Maclure. He was traveling in northern Malaysia
when the quake hit. I spoke with him on Christmas Eve, I have not heard from
him since. I do not have a contact number or an exact location. He may have
been heading to an island off the coast with some local friends as this all
happened. He is 23 years old, about 6', 160 pounds, dirty blond hair, glasses
and blue/green eyes. If anyone has information please e-mail me. Thank you.
meganmaclure@yahoo.com
Mahandran, Vanisha
I am looking for a little girl called Vanisha Mahandran. Her father is a businessman
there. His office overlooks the Straits of Malacca. I want to know she and her
family are OK. ashak74@hotmail.com
Malaka, Etan Anak
This 36-year-old Malaysian man has not contacted his family since the tsunami.
Not exactly sure where he was but his family are desperate to hear of his whereabouts.
ramlimalaka@yahoo.com
Mathur, Satkuna
I am looking for Satkuna Mathur. She lives in Virginia and was on vacation visiting
India. She has known family in Malaysia. Please let me know if she is safe.
mreese@nvfdrs.org
McGowan, Cunnie
I am looking for Cunnie McGowan from Ketchum, Idaho. She was visiting friends,
Sally and Larry Burk, who are teachers in Asia. I don't know their travel plans
on December 26. charrison3@rr.com
Mitchell, Dave
I think my friend, Dave Mitchell, was visiting his parents in Malaysia for the
holidays. If anyone knows the whereabouts of Dave and/or the Mitchell family,
please contact me. Thank you.
mikears76@YAHOO.COM
Mitchell, Rebecca and Pete
Looking for information on Rebecca Mitchell and Pete who may have been sailing
in the areas affected by tsunami. Both on the sailing vessel S/V Jonah. mmetzler@metzcon.com
Mohaghegh, A. Raymond
I'm searching for my friend who is a teacher in Mahary University in Nashvil-Tennesi
& his name is A.Raymond Mohaghegh. moghijiin@yahoo.com
Muriz, Amirul Muaz Ahamad
I am looking for Amirul Muaz Ahamad Muriz. He and his family live in Selangor.
kandlechick@aol.com
Murray, Cris
My father, Cris Murray, was vacationing on the island of Langkawi in Malaysia
with his friend Katrine over the holidays. He is a British national working
in Taipei, Taiwan. I have had no word and no luck finding anything out. Please
help. sarahm@jdewers.com
Nadarajah nee Chia Choon Hong, Ivy
We are looking for Ivy Nadarajah nee Chia Choon Hong. She and her husband have
not been receiving our e-mails, at least they have been returned. Need to know
that they are alright as well as son Arvin and family and daughter Sunita. Arvin
was like a son to us when he lived here and attended college with our son. They
live in Kuala Lumpur. Thank you. cte23680@centurytel.net
Newly, Ed and Irene
Trying to reach Ed and Irene Newly. bonsaimama@aol.com
Offen, Elliot
I'm looking for a dear friend. His name is Elliot Offen. He dressed very elegantly
and shouldn't be hard to miss. He last told me was going on vacation to drink
some cocktails on the beach. He has long brown hair, sometimes pulled back.
mtang7@gmail.com
Oldwage, Elge
Looking for Elge Oldwage was last heard from on Christmas Day and was supposed
to be leaving Bangkok for Malaysia on the morning of the quake. Was to be returning
to South Africa on January 12.
Update: Elge Oldwage ... has just called home and is safe and well.
Ong, Kar Weng
We are looking for Kar Weng (Mel) Ong. He went to visit his family in Ipoh for
the holidays and no one has heard from him since around December 20. He is due
back in America on January 7 and we are all very concerned about his safety.
If anyone has heard from him please e-mail us.
Update: Kar Weng (Mel) Ong has e-mailed us and is fine he should be back in
the U.S. in a couple of days. Thank you and our thoughts and prayers are with
all that are lost.
Patel, Rajesh M.
Rajesh M. Patel, works at Supreme City Mushroom Enterprise at Pahang Darul,
Makmur.
gurmit@simplicityindia.net
Ramnauth, Mala; Romie Persaud
My friend Mala Ramnauth and her sister, Romie Persaud, went on vacation in Malaysia
on December 13. I was expecting to hear from her via e-mail or telephone but
have not been able to get in touch with her. Please help. adassawilson@hotmail.com
Santos, Michael
He is about 5'8" with medium length black hair, dark skin, and weighs about
180 pounds, early 20s. He also has a number of piercings and tattoos. His dad
owns a hotel in Malaysia.
Update: He is safe.
Sauffi, Faisura Mohd and family
I am looking for Faisura Mohd Sauffi and/or any members of the Sauffi family.
Faisura is about 23 years old and she and her families last known whereabouts
were in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia. Lisa@Visker.info
Seide, Steven and Barbara
I'm looking for any information concerning my brother, Stephen Seide, and his
wife Barbara. They are 62 years old and have been sailing on their boat, Sidereal
Time. They last reported from Langkawi. Any news would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you. stuartseide@theatredunord.fr
Update: You have us (my wife Barbara & I) listed due to email from my brother,
Stuart Seide. We are fine, and he has been notified. Please remove us from your
list.
Shamsudin, Radin
Radin Shamsudin from GWU/Kuala Lumpur. mtortajada1@yahoo.com
Sheild, Tracey; and Neil Evens
I'm concerned about two friends. They are husband & wife. Their names are
Tracey Sheild & Neil Evens, from England. They are working there until January
13 & I was just wondering if you could tell me if they're OK. They're in
Kuala Lumpur. carolej1972@fsmail.net
Sheldon, Jay
Jay Sheldon: Call or write to let us know if you're OK. bragsar@comcast.net
Shen, Amy
My good friend Amy Shen is visiting Malaysia until Jan. 10 and I haven't heard
from her to see if she is OK. Any news about her would be appreciated. She is
a 22-year-old UCLA graduate visiting some family and friends over there.
Update: I have heard from her, [and] she is totally OK. Thanks for people's
responses.
Shunmugam, Segaran
My best friend is Segaran Shunmugam. He is a major in the Malaysian military.
He was on border patrol for Malaysia/Thailand. I have not heard from him. How
can I find out if he is OK? ccoward@aol.com
Sime, Kevin
My son is 14 years old. He is best friends with Kevin Sime, a boy who goes to
his school. Kevin and his family went to visit family in Malaysia over their
Christmas break from school. My son is very concerned about his friend and would
like to know if he and his family are OK. They live in Lexington, North Carolina.
Kevin is a ninth grader at Central Davidson High School. If anyone has any information
on Kevin and his family, please e-mail my son Brant at jblack1988@triad.rr.com
Tan, Elsa
We're looking for a friend of ours named Elsa Tan. We know she is visiting her
family in Malaysia for the holidays (she currently works in Calgary, Alberta)
and just want to hear from her so we know she is safe. lava_girl7@hotmail.com
Tan, Shaw Tong
I'm looking for Shaw Tong Tan in Malaysia. He spent one summer in San Francisco
and graduated from Iowa State in computer science. He returned to Malaysia a
while back. I'm wondering whether he's okay.
mymak@juno.com
Tang, Joy; Shan lung
Joy Tang and Shan lung are Singapore nationals who went to Kuching, Malaysia,
to visit friends. They are adventurous folks who love to see the scenery and
sights of the land. They could have been anywhere at the time the tsunami hit.
Any info, please contact me. They have many U.S. and world friends due to the
Internet. flyingfree45@yahoo.com
Tanggawelu, Badmanathan
On 25 and 26 he went to the beach to spend the weekend with his family , no
more information so far. joonsie80@walla.com
Teoh, Rose
Rose Teoh of Alor Setar, Kedah. I haven't heard from Rose or her family (Keat,
Danial and Dicky) since the tsunami. Please e-mail if you know whether or not
they're OK. amyhaden@hotmail.com
Toh, Chin Chye
I am worried about his whereabouts. If anyone have his information, please email
me. lyy7728@hotmail.com
Vasquez, Mela and Yasin Yusof
I have a sister who lives in Malaysia. The last time I saw her was when I was
12 years old. We haven't heard from her in four years. My family and I are very
worried about her and we have no way of contacting her. We have no mailing address
or phone number to reach her at. All I know is that she is married to Yasin
Yusof and they have five children. The last I knew she lived in Jahor Baharu.
Her maiden name is Mela Vasquez. Her children's names are Ramen, Yasin Jr.,
Jasmin, Asia, and Alem. I hope this information will help find her. Thank you
and God bless you. betty.michaels@ttuhsc.edu
Wai, San Loh
I am looking for Wai San Loh. She had gone to Ipoh to visit her family. cp742849@albany.edu
Weiss, Eidel
I am looking for information on Eidel Weiss and her family. Her husband is Azam
and a daughter named Iman and a baby boy. dorina@regionxvband.com
Wong, Si Win
I was wondering the whereabouts of Si Win Wong. I went to college at Texas A
& I in Kingsville, Texas, and I last heard that she was running a fine arts
academy in Malaysia. I hope she is safe and sound. God bless. dorina@regionxvband.com
Yong, Irene; Wong Edmond
Want to learn well-being of Irene Yong and Edmond Wong, in Sabah. Bonsaimama@aol.com
Zivec, Katja
I am looking for a friend, Katja Zivec (from Slovakia). She is traveling with
her partner, Mijeko (Spanish). Last I heard from them was just before Christmas
when I believe they were in Malaysia. Katjia has long dark dreads, big blue
eyes and a small build. Would love to know that they are both OK. pixiesflyhigh@yahoo.com
