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PUCHONG - Pasukan Mencari dan Menyelamat Khas Malaysia (SMART) yang menyertai Operasi MyTeam Relief Gempa Bumi Myanmar berjaya menyelamatkan seorang lelaki berusia 47 tahun yang ditemui hidup selepas lebih 72 jam tertimbus akibat bencana besar yang melanda negara itu, baru-baru ini.
Penemuan mangsa yang masih hidup itu antara pencapaian dicatatkan pasukan yang terdiri daripada 50 anggota yang menyertai misi mencari dan menyelamat (SAR) sepanjang enam hari menyertai operasi berkenaan.
Timbalan Ketua Pengarah (Operasi) Agensi Pengurusan Bencana Negara (NADMA), Datuk Dr Abdul Gapar Abu Bakar berkata, pencapaian lain ialah berjaya mengeluarkan 10 lagi mangsa termasuk empat orang kanak-kanak yang meninggal dunia.
“Misi Operasi MyTeam Reflief ini telah memberi peluang kepada pasukan SMART menguji tahap kesiapsiagaan dan pematuhan kepada piawaian Heavy Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) antarabangsa.
“Kecekapan anggota SMART, penggunaan peralatan dan kelengkapan SAR yang canggih, kerjasama yang harmoni dengan pasukan tempatan serta keupayaan taktikal SMART mendapat penghargaan daripada pemimpin dan komuniti setempat.
“Ia juga membuktikan komitmen Malaysia terhadap prinsip kemanusiaan dan solidariti serantau dalam pengurusan bencana,” katanya ketika sidang akhbar selepas menyambut ketibaan pasukan MAS - 01 SMART NADMA Operasi MyTeam Relief Gempa Bumi Myanmar di Markas SMART, di sini pada Isnin.
Terdahulu, seramai 50 anggota pasukan berkenaan selamat tiba di tanah air pada jam 5 petang.
Kesemua pasukan yang terlibat mendarat di Lapangan Terbang Tentera Udara Diraja Malaysia (TUDM) Subang dengan menaiki pesawat A400M milik TUDM sebelum di bawa ke Markas SMART di sini, dan disambut ahli keluarga masing-masing.
Sementara itu, Abdul Gapar dalam sidang akhbar sama turut memaklumkan kesemua anggota pasukan yang terlibat selesai menjalani saringan kesihatan sebaik tiba di tanah air dan disahkan berada dalam keadaan sihat.
Menurutnya, sepanjang enam hari penugasan, pasukan berkenaan melaksanakan operasi mencari dan menyelamat di 11 kawasan runtuhan yang kebanyakannya melibatkan struktur yang kompleks dan di luar keupayaan pasukan penyelamat tempatan.
CYBERJAYA: The Special Malaysia Disaster Assistance and Rescue Team (SMART) returned home to a hero's welcome this evening after completing their search and rescue (SAR) mission in Myanmar.
They were reunited with their families in an emotional gathering at their headquarters in Pulau Meranti, here.
As the convoy rolled into the base, family members who had been waiting eagerly rushed forward with cheers and tears, embracing their loved ones who had spent over a week in the disaster-stricken region.
The 50-member team had earlier landed at the Subang Air Base at 5pm aboard two Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) Airbus A400M aircraft, bringing home 31 tonnes of rescue equipment and vehicles.
Their return was welcomed by Armed Forces Chief General Datuk Mohd Nizam Jaafar and National Disaster Management Agency (Nadma) director-general Datuk Khairul Shahril Idrus, along with representatives from the Foreign Ministry, Nadma and the armed forces.
Nadma deputy director-general (operations) Datuk Dr Abdul Gapar Abu Bakar said the MAS-01 SMART team said upon arrival, all team members underwent health screenings and were reported to be in good physical and mental condition.
"The team, which arrived in Myanmar on March 30, was deployed to the Sagaing sector, where they were the only international SAR team assigned.
"During their deployment, the team operated at 11 worksites, many of which involved complex collapsed structures that local rescuers were unable to access.
"The team's efforts led to the rescue of a 47-year-old man who had been buried for more than 72 hours at one of the sites. They also recovered the bodies of 10 other victims, including four children," he said at a press conference at the SMART headquarters, here.
He added that the team worked tirelessly under extremely hot weather conditions and frequent aftershocks throughout the mission.
He also praised the elite rescue team for their resilience, expertise, rapid deployment capabilities and the use of advanced equipment, adding that their success further strengthened Malaysia's reputation in humanitarian assistance and disaster relief efforts.
He said the team's sacrifice was even more meaningful as they were deployed just a day before Hari Raya Aidilfitri on April 1.
"Their performance demonstrated Malaysia's unwavering commitment to humanity and regional solidarity in disaster management," he said.
On March 28, 2025, a devastating 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar, with the epicenter near Mandalay.
As of yesterday, reports said the death toll has risen to at least 3,471, with thousands more injured and many still missing.
KUALA LUMPUR: The government has called on more companies to offer support to victims of last week's gas pipeline explosion in Putra Heights, which destroyed or damaged more than 200 homes.
The Prime Minister's political secretary Datuk Azman Abidin said additional contributions from the private sector would help ease the burden on affected families, many of whom are still displaced.
He noted that RM1.4mil in aid had already been distributed, including emergency funds from the Implementation Coordination Unit (ICU) of the Prime Minister's Department as well as initial contributions from PETRONAS.
"Of the 219 families who received the aid, those whose homes were destroyed were given RM5,000, while families with partially damaged homes received RM2,500," he told reporters after distributing the initial assistance to victims at the Bukit Lanchong Community Hall here Monday (April 7).
Earlier in his speech, Azman said the assistance was promised by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim last week.
"We know residents are anxious about returning home and being compensated, but rest assured, the government and Petronas are actively working on solutions," he added.
One recipient, A. Puspagaran, said the support, though modest, offered some relief.
"I've lived in my house for 13 years and lost everything," said the bank automation executive, who is now staying with his in-laws.
"It's a total loss, but this shows the government cares. I just hope the rebuilding can begin soon," he said.
The explosion last Tuesday (April 1) morning sent flames more than 30m into the air and temperatures soared to 1,000°. It took nearly eight hours to bring the blaze under control.
A total of 81 homes were destroyed, another 81 were partially damaged, while 57 homes were affected but not burned. The remaining 218 homes in the area were unscathed. - Bernama
KUALA LUMPUR: The recent gas pipeline explosion and fire in Putra Heights has severely impacted the property market in the area.
Property expert Professor Dr Noor Rosly Hanif said nearly 250 homes were destroyed, which is expected to cause a significant decline in property values near the explosion's epicentre.
The Universiti Teknologi Sarawak Faculty of Property Construction and Management lecturer estimated that property prices in the area could drop by up to 20 per cent, depending on how close they are to the blast site.
"Properties situated closest to the gas pipeline are at risk of losing up to 20 per cent of their value, while other parts of Putra Heights may see a decrease of around five per cent," he said.
Noor Rosly said the most severe drop in value is expected at "ground zero", where the explosion and fire caused extensive structural damage.
"Property values may be reduced to little more than the land price, as many buildings have been almost entirely destroyed due to severe structural damage and extreme heat.
"All utility lines are damaged and need to be replaced, and the homes themselves must be demolished and rebuilt, as the existing structures can no longer be deemed safe.
"Rebuilding a home to its original standard is projected to cost approximately RM300,000 per unit," he said.
To make matters worse, said Noor Rosly, families displaced by the explosion will have to rent alternative accommodation while waiting for their homes to be rebuilt.
"For each family, the cost of renting a fully furnished home is around RM3,000 per month. If they need to rent for two years, including deposits and other associated costs, that's an additional RM100,000 burden per family," he said.
On April 1, a massive fire broke out at a Petronas gas pipeline in Putra Heights, causing widespread panic as flames shot up into the air.
A total of 227 houses and 365 vehicles were damaged in residential areas near the pipeline.
Putra Heights inferno: Police investigating possibility of criminal negligence, says IGP
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SUBANG JAYA: Criminal negligence is among the aspects police will look at as part of the investigation into the gas pipe explosion in Putra Heights, says Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain.
"High water pressure or other factors could be the cause. "The rest will be shared by Selangor police chief Comm Datuk Hussein Omar Khan or the police district chief.
"This includes how many are still in hospital and losses sustained. "Our forensics team will also determine and monitor the safety level at ground zero. We do not want additional injuries," he told reporters at the site of the incident on Monday (April 7).
