Missing Malaysians: Smart team deployment brings hope to families
KUALA LUMPUR: Families of Malaysians missing after flash floods in Nepal are hopeful of news from the field following approval for the deployment of the Special Malaysian Disaster Assistance and Rescue Team (Smart) from tomorrow.
Families of Malaysians missing after flash floods in Nepal are expressing hope for updates from the ground as the Special Malaysian Disaster Assistance and Rescue Team (Smart) prepares to deploy. Muhammad Firas Shah Shabuddin, whose father is among the 10 Malaysians on Team Loe bound for Everest Base Camp, expressed relief at the approval for Smart s deployment, stating he had been waiting anxiously for a week without any news.
The 11-member Smart team is slated to arrive in Nepal tomorrow and will work alongside local authorities to conduct search operations, particularly in areas demanding technical expertise and specialized skills. Nepal has previously authorized rescue teams from countries like China, India, and South Korea to operate in the affected regions before giving the go-ahead for Smart s deployment.
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