Armed Forces to assist Nadma


KUALA LUMPUR: The Armed Forces has deployed personnel and assets to 86 locations nationwide to assist the National Disaster Management Agency (Nadma) and other relevant agencies following the recent massive floods that hit several states in the country, says Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein.

The deployment consisted of 115 officers and 2,768 personnel as well as assets including six seven-tonne trucks, 160 three-tonne trucks, 129 boats and 109 boat engines, the Defence Minister said.

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