Upgrading of SMART simulation site to be completed by October

Nadma is also evaluating SMART's manpower and equipment needs to ensure that the team is well prepared to tackle any disaster, says Khairul Shahril. – BERNAMApic

PUTRAJAYA: The simulation site for the Special Malaysia Disaster Assistance and Rescue Team (SMART) in Pulau Meranti near here is being upgraded with several search and rescue (SAR) training modules.

National Disaster Management Agency (Nadma) director-general Datuk Khairul Shahril Idrus said upon completion of the upgrading work, scheduled for October, the simulation site will feature among others rescue modules involving subway operations, cable cars, fully and partially collapsed buildings, tilting buildings and multiple collapsed buildings.