On 11th anniversary, DPM Zahid says Nadma’s preparedness key to helping Malaysians when disaster strikes

On the 11th anniversary of the National Disaster Management Agency (Nadma), Deputy Prime Minister Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi praised the agency's commitment to preparedness in supporting Malaysians during disasters. He highlighted Nadma personnel's consistent efforts in coordinating aid, mobilizing response efforts, and safeguarding people's safety.

As the chairman of the Central Disaster Management Committee, Ahmad Zahid emphasized Nadma's crucial role in the country's disaster management and preparedness. In a Facebook post, he expressed gratitude to the agency's personnel, acknowledging that the past 11 years had laid a solid foundation for the agency. Additionally, Ahmad Zahid congratulated Nadma's Special Malaysia Disaster Assistance and Rescue Team (SMART) on maintaining its status as an International Search and Rescue Advisory Group (INSARAG) Heavy Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) Team.

This achievement signifies the team's ongoing commitment to meeting internationally recognized standards of capability and preparedness. Ahmad Zahid expressed hope that Nadma will continue to strengthen as a vital pillar of national preparedness, always ready to respond to any unforeseen events and provide support to the people when disasters strike.