Nepal clears SMART deployment as families of missing Malaysians await news
The Nepali government has approved the deployment of Malaysia's SMART rescue team to assist in the search for missing Malaysians following flash floods. Families of the missing are hopeful that the specialized team will provide clarity on the status of their loved ones.
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International cooperation in disaster response is critical for search and rescue operations in challenging terrains like the Himalayas.
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 5 — Families of Malaysins who went missing following the recent flash floods in Nepal are hopeful for some news from the field following the Nepali government’s approval of the deployment of the Special Malaysian Disaster Assistance and Rescue Team (SMART) from today.
Muhammad Firas Shah Shabuddin, the youngest child of Shabuddin Mun, one of 10 Malaysians from Team Loe heading to Everest Base Camp (EBC), expressed relief about the latest development.
“I feel a bit happy, because it’s been a week or more waiting without any development… I do really hope my father is safe and we have our team (SMART) being deployed.
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