Smart team begins humanitarian mission in flood-hit Nepal
KUALA LUMPUR: The Special Malaysia Disaster Assistance and Rescue Team (Smart) MAS-01 has arrived in Trishuli Bazar, Nepal, to execute a humanitarian assistance and disaster relief mission in affected areas.
The Special Malaysia Disaster Assistance and Rescue Team (Smart) MAS-01 has arrived in Nepal to carry out a humanitarian mission following severe flash floods. Nadma director-general Datuk Meor Ismail Meor Akim confirmed the team's arrival and establishment of a military camp as their Base of Operations. The 11-member team departed from Subang on Saturday, carrying search and rescue equipment to support operations in the disaster zone, and are expected to remain in Nepal for seven to ten days. The whereabouts of 55 Malaysians who went missing after the floods on August 26 remain unknown.
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