Smart's main focus in Nepal is locating missing Malaysians

The Special Malaysia Disaster Assistance and Rescue Team (Smart) is expected to remain in Nepal for seven to ten days to assist in the humanitarian mission following devastating floods, according to the New Straits Times. The 11 officers and personnel deployed possess various specialised skills, including search and rescue (SAR), drone operations, logistics, communications, and technical support.

The team is carrying 12.4 tonnes of equipment, including rescue gear, detection devices, communication systems, high-capacity drones, specialised tunnel rescue equipment, a four-wheel-drive vehicle, and a 10-tonne truck. The team's main priority is to locate the 55 Malaysians who remain uncontactable, based on the last known location of the missing individuals.

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