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The Star
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- Politics
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Malaysia, Brunei boost disaster, security cooperation
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia and Brunei continue to strengthen their commitment to expanding regional cooperation in disaster preparedness and cross-border security, in addition to enhancing the longstanding bilateral relations between the two countries, says Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. In a Facebook post on Friday (June 6), Ahmad Zahid said the commitment was expressed during a bilateral meeting with Brunei's Minister of Home Affairs, Datuk Seri Setia Awang Ahmaddin Abdul Rahman, on the sidelines of the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (GPDRR) 2025 in Geneva. He expressed appreciation for Brunei's readiness to continue joint training between the Special Malaysia Disaster Assistance and Rescue Team (SMART) and Brunei's National Disaster Management Centre, including knowledge transfer programmes and training based on best practices. "We also agreed to intensify joint exercises and field training, including rescue operations and emergency simulations, which were recently conducted. "These trainings not only foster trust between agencies but are also essential in coordinating operating procedures in the event of cross-border disasters,' he said. Ahmad Zahid, who is also Rural and Regional Development Minister, said Malaysia and Brunei had proven that close neighbourly ties, combined with strong commitment, could build more robust regional cooperation in disaster and security matters. He gave his assurance that the synergy would continue to be strengthened in the interest of the safety and well-being of the people in both countries. - Bernama
Barnama
2 hours ago
- Politics
- Barnama
Malaysia, Brunei Boost Disaster, Security Cooperation
KUALA LUMPUR, June 6 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and Brunei continue to strengthen their commitment to expanding regional cooperation in disaster preparedness and cross-border security, in addition to enhancing the longstanding bilateral relations between the two countries, says Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. In a Facebook post today, Ahmad Zahid said the commitment was expressed during a bilateral meeting with Brunei's Minister of Home Affairs, Datuk Seri Setia Awang Ahmaddin Abdul Rahman, on the sidelines of the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (GPDRR) 2025 in Geneva. He expressed appreciation for Brunei's readiness to continue joint training between the Special Malaysia Disaster Assistance and Rescue Team (SMART) and Brunei's National Disaster Management Centre, including knowledge transfer programmes and training based on best practices.
The Star
13-05-2025
- The Star
Civil servant fined RM7,000 for taking bribe
SHAH ALAM: A civil servant has been fined RM7,000 by the Sessions Court here after pleading guilty to taking a bribe from an individual as inducement to certify a payment. Mohd Khairul Jamil, 45, a commander with the Special Malaysia Disaster Assistance and Rescue Team (SMART), admitted Tuesday (May 13) to receiving the bribe from the 35-year-old individual. The offence was committed at a restaurant in Taman Putra Prima, Puchong at 11.33pm on May 5. He was charged under Section 165 of the Penal Code, which provides for a prison sentence of up to two years or a fine or both, if convicted. According to the charge sheet, the inducement was received by Khairul to carry out an act related to his official duties as a SMART commander. In this case, he was accused of certifying payment for the supply of wood to be used in shoring training for SMART. Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) DPP Asmaa' Zamri prosecuted while Khairul was unrepresented. Judge Mohd Nasir Nordin imposed the fine in default six months' jail.
The Sun
06-05-2025
- The Sun
SMART member held in RM5,000 bribe probe
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has arrested a member of the Special Malaysia Disaster Assistance and Rescue Team (SMART) on suspicion of accepting a bribe of RM5,000. According to a source, the man is believed to have solicited and accepted the bribe in exchange for certifying the supply of cooking wood for a training exercise around February this year. 'The man, in his 40s, was arrested around 11 last night, at a location in Selangor,' the source said. Assistant Registrar Aina Syakinah Aminuddin issued a five-day remand order, starting today, following an application made by the MACC at the Shah Alam Magistrate's Court this morning. Meanwhile, Selangor MACC director Hairuzam Mohmad Amin@Hamim, when contacted, confirmed the arrest and that the case is being investigated under Section 17(a) of the MACC Act 2009.
The Star
29-04-2025
- Climate
- The Star
Hot weather tests SMART team's resilience in Myanmar mission
KUALA LUMPUR: Hot weather exceeding 40°C was among the challenges faced by the Special Malaysia Disaster Assistance and Rescue Team (SMART) during the Malaysian Humanitarian Aid Mission for earthquake victims in Myanmar last March. SMART's sole female member PB Avlyanie Moidi, 28, who serves as a logistics assistant, shared that the intense heat took a significant toll on the physical endurance of the team including personnel from the National Disaster Management Agency (Nadma). "One of the most difficult challenges was the extreme heat, with temperature exceeding 40°C. The condition was intense, many team members struggled with fatigue and lower stamina," said in a Bernama Radio's programme "Window of Thought: Nadma and Malaysia's Efforts in Asean Disaster Management" on Tuesday. Apart from the weather, she said the team also had to face the risk of building collapse during aftershocks and language barriers as well as limited access to the disaster-hit areas. Also present on the programme was Nadma director-general Datuk Khairul Shahril Idrus, Bernama reported. Avlyanie was among 50 people involved in the humanitarian aid as well as search and rescue operation for earthquake victims in Myanmar. According to her, the mission tested not only physical endurance but also emotional strength. One of the most heart-wrenching moments, she recalled, was the rescue of a father and daughter trapped beneath the ruins of a temple, while the mother waited anxiously outside, clinging to hope. "When we finally brought (the bodies of) the father and child out, the mother's expression changed instantly, from hope to grief. It was devastating. "In that moment, I was truly overcome with emotion. All I could do was embrace her and offer my condolences," she recounted with a tearful voice. Avlyanie, a mother of one, previously served in the K-9 Unit of the Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department, an experience that, she said, helped build her emotional resilience and mental fortitude. For her, participating in high-risk missions is not a reason for women to doubt their capabilities, but instead, an opportunity to prove their true potential.
