Nepal floods: SMART team ready for SAR mission, awaiting green light
The Malaysian SMART team is prepared to deploy to Nepal for search and rescue operations following devastating floods. The government is currently awaiting formal approval from Nepalese authorities to begin the mission.
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International disaster response coordination is critical for humanitarian aid and the safety of citizens trapped in natural disasters.
PUTRAJAYA: The Special Malaysia Disaster Assistance and Rescue Team (SMART) is still awaiting feedback from the Nepalese government as to whether it is ready to receive a search and rescue (SAR) team from Malaysia to assist in operations following the massive floods that hit the country.
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