Malaysia Sends Search Team, Commits $1.28m Aid to Nepal
Malaysia will send search-and-rescue specialists to Nepal and provide US$1 million in aid as thousands remain missing after the floods.
- Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced on Sunday that Malaysia will deploy the Special Malaysia Disaster Assistance and Rescue Team to Nepal, while contributing US$1 million to assist flood victims and recovery efforts.
- Triggered by a glacial collapse on the southern slope of Lirung Peak, an ice-rock avalanche on Wednesday sent a massive wall of water and debris downstream, engulfing entire villages across the region.
- Latest figures indicate 3,044 people remain missing, including 933 hydropower workers and 589 foreigners, while 750 confirmed deaths have been reported as rescuers search through mud and debris.
- The United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the European Union pledged millions to support the recovery of the flood-ravaged nation.
- Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal warned that the reconstruction bill could reach 'billions of dollars' as teams seek specialized assistance, including heavy-lift drones, to locate those trapped.
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Malaysia sends search team, commits $1.28m aid to Nepal
Malaysia is deploying its Disaster Assistance and Rescue Team (SMART) to flood-hit Nepal to assist in ongoing search and rescue operations.Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said in a statement on Sunday (Aug 30) that the SMART team will also help locate and repatriate Malaysians affected by the disaster.He added that the team will also work with staff at the Malaysia Embassy...
PM: Malaysia sends SMART team to locate missing citizens in Nepal, commits US$1m aid
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 30 — The Madani Government has decided to deploy the Special Malaysian Disaster Assistance and Rescue Team (SMART) to Nepal to assist in search and rescue (SAR)...
Malaysia deploys SMART team, pledges US$1mil aid for Nepal flood relief
PETALING JAYA: Malaysia will deploy the Special Malaysia Disaster Assistance and Rescue Team (SMART) to Nepal following devastating floods, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced in a statement on Sunday (Aug 30).
Malaysia Deploys Search and Rescue Team to Nepal and Prepares US$1 Million in Aid
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