{
  "id": 4352319,
  "title": "Govt to deploy SMART rescue team to flood-hit Nepal along with US$1m in aid",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/govt-to-deploy-smart-rescue-team-to-flood-hit-nepal-along-with-us-1m",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-30T05:39:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Vibes",
    "slug": "the-vibes",
    "url": "https://www.thevibes.com/articles/news/126742/govt-to-deploy-smart-rescue-team-to-flood-hit-nepal-along-with-us1m-in-aid"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Malaysia has pledged US$1 million in financial aid to Nepal following devastating floods in the Nepal-Tibet region, according to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The National Security Council and National Disaster Management Agency, along with the Foreign Affairs Ministry, will coordinate the deployment of Malaysia's Special Malaysia Disaster Assistance and Rescue Team (SMART) to assist search-and-rescue operations. The team will locate and bring home affected Malaysians, as well as support the Malaysian Embassy in Nepal's aid efforts and ensure the safety and welfare of affected citizens. Currently, 55 Malaysians remain unreachable in Nepal, with another 36 unaccounted for in China, and the situation remains fluid as contact is re-established and additional information becomes available. The SMART deployment aims to strengthen Malaysia's direct response to the situation involving its citizens, in addition to supporting Nepal's broader rescue effort.",
  "summary": "MALAYSIA will deploy its Special Malaysia Disaster Assistance and Rescue Team (SMART) to Nepal to assist search-and-rescue (SAR) operations following the devastating floods that struck the Nepal-Tibet region, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim s...",
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    "outlets": 6,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Live Mint",
        "title": "Nepal floods: 3 days roll on with no trace of 77 Isha Foundation missing pilgrims | ‘Rescue teams are on ground but….'",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/nepal-floods-3-days-roll-on-with-no-trace-of-77-isha-foundation",
        "published": "2026-08-29T06:14:19.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times",
        "title": "Over 900 people trapped or missing across 11 hydropower sites after Nepal floods",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/over-900-people-trapped-or-missing-across-11-hydropower-sites-after",
        "published": "2026-08-29T07:53:52.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "UN, Nepal warn of climate threat after deadly floods",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/un-nepal-warn-of-climate-threat-after-deadly-floods",
        "published": "2026-08-29T21:48:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "Hydropower capacity hit after floods, Nepal seeks advance power imports from India",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/hydropower-capacity-hit-after-floods-nepal-seeks-advance-power",
        "published": "2026-08-29T22:58:27.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Foreign minister says briefing today for families of Malaysians missing in Nepal floods",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/foreign-minister-says-briefing-today-for-families-of-malaysians",
        "published": "2026-08-30T01:37:03.000Z"
      }
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  "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."
}