{
  "id": 11113707,
  "title": "On 11th anniversary, DPM Zahid says Nadma’s preparedness key to helping Malaysians when disaster strikes",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/on-11th-anniversary-dpm-zahid-says-nadmas-preparedness-key-to-helping",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-01T05:05:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/10/01/on-11th-anniversary-dpm-zahid-says-nadmas-preparedness-key-to-helping-malaysians-when-disaster-strikes/237227"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On the 11th anniversary of its establishment, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi praised the National Disaster Management Agency (Nadma) for its unwavering commitment to preparedness in the face of disasters. Speaking in a Facebook post, Ahmad Zahid highlighted the agency's personnel for their consistent efforts in coordinating aid, mobilizing response efforts, and ensuring public safety during emergency situations. As the chair of the Central Disaster Management Committee, Ahmad Zahid emphasized the agency's pivotal role in the nation's disaster management and preparedness. In his message, he expressed gratitude to Nadma's personnel for their dedication throughout the past 11 years, saying, \"Alhamdulillah, the past 11 years have built a strong foundation for the agency.\" Ahmad Zahid also commended Nadma's Special Malaysia Disaster Assistance and Rescue Team (SMART) for maintaining its status as an International Search and Rescue Advisory Group (INSARAG) Heavy Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) Team following the recent INSARAG External Reclassification (IER) MAS01 2026 process. He stated that this achievement underscores the team's commitment to upholding internationally recognized standards of capability and preparedness. Ahmad Zahid expressed his hope that Nadma will continue to strengthen as a vital pillar of national preparedness, ready to respond to any potential disaster and provide support to the people when it strikes.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 — Disaster management is challenging, but the National Disaster Management Agency’s (Nad...",
  "key_points": [
    "Deputy Prime Minister praises Nadma on its 11th anniversary",
    "Commends agency's personnel for disaster preparedness efforts",
    "Highlights SMART's INSARAG Heavy USAR Team status"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid's praise of Nadma's preparedness underscores the agency's growing importance as a vital pillar of national disaster response and management in Malaysia.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Bernama",
        "title": "General : NADMA’s Preparedness Key To Supporting People When Disaster Strikes - Ahmad Zahid",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/general-nadmaa-s-preparedness-key-to-supporting-people-when-disaster",
        "published": "2026-10-01T03:02:52.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "On 11th anniversary, DPM Zahid says Nadma’s preparedness key to helping Malaysians when disaster strikes",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/on-11th-anniversary-dpm-zahid-says-nadmas-preparedness-key-to-helping-11118499",
        "published": "2026-10-01T05:05:02.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}