Nepal only accepting goods, not rescue personnel, says Khaled
Nepal has requested that foreign aid be limited to goods rather than rescue personnel following recent floods and landslides to avoid logistical coordination issues. Malaysia, which had prepared a disaster response team, is adjusting its aid strategy to comply with these requirements.
Why it matters
It highlights the complexities of international disaster relief coordination and the sovereignty of host nations in managing crisis response.
Defence minister Khaled Nordin said Nepal's decision to only accept aid in the form of goods was likely aimed at avoiding coordination problems involving multiple foreign rescue teams. (AFP pic)
PETALING JAYA: Nepal has said it will only accept aid in the form of goods, rather than foreign rescue personnel, following the floods and landslides that struck Rasuwa district close to the border with Tibet on Aug 26, says defence minister Khaled Nordin.
Khaled said Nepal's position was likely aimed at avoiding coordination problems on the ground as it could involve many foreign teams, Utusan Malaysia reported.
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