Nadma sends 11‑member SMART team to Nepal for flood and landslide SAR
SUBANG, Sept 5 — Eleven personnel and officers from the Special Malaysian Disaster Assistance and Rescue Team (SMA...
On September 5, 2026, a team of 11 members from the Special Malaysian Disaster Assistance and Rescue Team (SMART) embarked on a mission to Nepal to aid in search and rescue (SAR) efforts following floods and landslides. The team, led by commander Abdul Manaf Che Isa, is scheduled for a 10-day operation. According to Nadma director-general Datuk Meor Ismail Meor Akim, the SMART team comprises specialists in search and rescue, drone operations, logistics, communications, and technical support.
The team is anticipated to arrive in Nepal around 11 am local time, after which they will undergo an operational briefing before being deployed to specific locations, including potential assistance for Malaysians impacted by the disaster. The SAR operations may extend to the tunnel area, depending on the briefing received.
The mission, part of Nadma's humanitarian efforts, will be supported by 12.4 tonnes of SAR equipment, including rescue gear, detection devices, communications systems, high-capacity drones, specialized tunnel rescue equipment, as well as a four-wheel-drive vehicle and a 10-tonne cargo truck. Abdul Manaf highlighted that the team is committed to a humanitarian mission, bringing specialized equipment for tunnel rescue operations and medical and health supplies.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim had previously announced the deployment of SMART to Nepal, alongside providing US$1 million in humanitarian aid. As of the latest update, 55 Malaysians remain uncontactable after the disaster on August 26, while 77 Malaysians, confirmed safe in Tibet and Nepal, have been transported to Kathmandu for processing before returning to Malaysia.
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