MALAYSIAN actress Nadia Kesuma (real name Nadiah Kasumawati Abdul Karim), known for roles in films like Syaitan Munafik and Kudeta, went missing on Jan 15, 2026, during a transit at King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
After landing safely in Jeddah, she was supposed to take a flight to London. But the plane left without her, as she did not make it to the departure hall.
Nadia was travelling alone on a 21-member Umrah-and-sightseeing package organised by Nuh Travel & Tours Sdn Bhd, which included stops in London, Paris, and Umrah rituals after arriving from Kuala Lumpur.
She landed at around 4am local time and messaged her husband confirming arrival. However, after she failed to board her connecting flight, it prompted the travel agency to make public announcements and report her missing.
According to mStar, her friend and fellow actress Anne Abdullah Nadia had also sent a concerning final message before contact was lost.
“She messaged her husband, saying she had met an unknown individual. After that, there was no more news. Now, our calls are going unanswered, and messages are delivered but unread.
“Nadia’s family was also able to detect that her phone is still in Jeddah,” she said.
There are also unusual circumstances: Her checked luggage was never collected, and reports indicate her phone stayed inside the airport while she reportedly exited.
She is described as highly organised, communicative, and particular about her valuables, making it out of character for her to vanish without contact.
Her husband, Universiti Sains Malaysia lecturer Prof Dr Muhammad Kamarul Kabilan Abdullah, initially thought she might have missed the flight due to fatigue, but alarm grew when calls and messages went unanswered despite double ticks on WhatsApp (indicating the phone was on and receiving).
Her husband lodged reports with Malaysian authorities (Wisma Putra). The Malaysian Consulate in Jeddah is coordinating with Saudi police and airport management.
He has been advised to stay in Malaysia to avoid complicating the investigation (due to language barriers and non-citizen status) but is ready to travel if needed.
He launched an emotional appeal for the return of his wife.
“As an academician, I think the process of waiting 24 hours when someone goes missing is far too long. We have to do something about it. Every minute matters. I just want her home.
“She would never leave her phone behind. She is very particular about her valuables. It does not make sense at all.
“If ministers step in, the weight is different. A phone call between counterparts can take minutes, not days. Every minute matters.”
According to the latest reports, search efforts continue with cooperation from Saudi authorities, airport management, and the Malaysian consulate.
The travel agency has appealed for public patience and restraint to allow investigations to proceed without interference.
No confirmed sightings or explanations have emerged yet, and the family clings to hope amid growing uncertainty.
Police in Malaysia have classified it as a missing person case. The situation remains a mystery, with no evidence of foul play reported publicly so far, but the unusual details (phone left behind, uncollected luggage, sudden silence) have heightened concern among family, friends, and the public. — Focus Malaysia
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