Malaysia's elite #SMART team to aid #Myanmar #earthquake SAR
Deputy Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, said the disaster has resulted in loss of lives, severe injuries, and extensive damage to buildings and public infrastructure in both countries.
"As a concerned neighbour and a committed Asean solidarity partner, Malaysia has pledged full support to the affected nations. In response, the Malaysian government has deployed the Special Malaysia Disaster Assistance and Rescue Team (Smart) to Myanmar, with the team scheduled to arrive in Yangon today at approximately 1pm to assist in search and rescue (SAR) operations in the worst-hit areas," he said in a statement.
Ref; New Straits Times (Photo: Pasukan Mencari Dan Menyelamat Khas Malaysia/Facebook)