Malaysia’s disaster response team should get bigger hardship allowance, says DPM

The situation near landslide area at Father's Organic Farm, Batang Kali. — FAIHAN GHANI/The Star

PUCHONG: The hardship allowance for the Special Malaysia Disaster Assistance and Rescue Team (SMART) should be increased, says Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

The Deputy Prime Minister said an increase was long overdue given the recognition the SMART Team has received.