{
  "id": 17036608,
  "title": "Malaysia’s new vehicle brings geospatial tools together for faster disaster response",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/malaysias-new-vehicle-brings-geospatial-tools-together-for-faster",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-29T08:54:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/10/29/malaysias-new-vehicle-brings-geospatial-tools-together-for-faster-disaster-response/241146"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 — The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability has unveiled a new Defence Geospatial Information Rapid Team (DGIRT) vehicle as a pilot project aimed at accelerating the delivery of geospatial information for defence, security and disaster management operations. Deputy Minister Syed Ibrahim Syed Noh explained that the vehicle houses specialised geospatial equipment, capable of enabling faster, more precise data collection on the ground. \"With this vehicle, we can obtain more accurate information and expedite response efforts by reaching disaster sites swiftly, while also accelerating data collection for follow-up action,\" he stated. Speaking at the launch of Defence Geospatial Day 2026 (DG'26) themed \"Advancing Defence and Security Through Geospatial Capabilities,\" Syed Ibrahim emphasized the vehicle's development by JUPEM in collaboration with the Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM). He noted that while the equipment carried had been used before, such as during the Batang Kali landslide, the vehicle now integrates all these tools, including electric motorcycles and drones, for more precise assessments in disaster zones. The initiative builds upon past disaster learnings and addresses the operational needs of agencies like NADMA. Syed Ibrahim highlighted geospatial information's strategic importance, describing it as a national asset crucial for defence preparedness, sovereignty protection, and security operations. He stressed the importance of accurate, integrated, and up-to-date information for decision-making, situational awareness, and effective security operations. The DGIM initiative under the 13th Malaysia Plan aims to enhance defence geospatial information management, integration, and sharing. Syed Ibrahim also showcased the use of AI and Environmental Intelligence in expanding geospatial capabilities, emphasizing the need for cooperation between civilian and military agencies to bolster national security and sovereignty, particularly in humanitarian assistance and disaster management scenarios.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 — A Defence Geospatial Information Rapid Team (DGIRT) vehicle has been introduced as a pilot...",
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}