MODULE TITLE : CRISIS AND DISASTER MANAGEMENT

MODULE CODE: DPI 2433

TEAM MEMBERS:
SRI PRASATH A/L NEDUNCHEZIAN (DPI2110144)
VISHNU A/L KUMARAN (DPI2106441 )
LINGGES A/L MUNIANDY (DPI2110140)
MUHAMMAD SYAQIR IZWAN BIN MOHD FUZI
(DPI2110102)
SASITHARAN A/L ASOGAN (DPI2110207)
MUHAMMAD MUJAHIT BIN MOHAMMED
NASEER (DPI2102090)

 INTRODUCTION

Smart was founded in response to Malaysia's Malaysia intends to create a

three worst disasters: the Sultan Abdul
disaster team modelled after
Halim ferry terminal bridge collapse in
Japan's JDR.
1988, the Bright Sparklers Fireworks tragedy

in 1991, and the Klang Port Chong Hong 3

Tanker Explosion in 1992.

The formation of the SMART team,

supervised by the National Security
SMART was ultimately founded Council, was approved on May 18, 1994
on August 1, 1996, with a staff by Cabinet.

of 85 people, including

policemen.

The Cabinet Committee then met

on May 18, 1994, and approved the
formation of the SMART team under
the supervision of the National
Security Council.

Act to perform search and Conduct search and rescue

rescue tasks when current activities that need a high level of
rescue authorities are unable to competence and advanced
equipment.
complete the assignment.

FUNCTION OF
SMART

Responsible for the
When instructed by the Prime incident, which is predicted
Minister, act to assist in overseas to be a massive tragedy
disasters. with several victims.
SMART LOGO!
The four white drop shapes in the SMART logo represent search, rescue,
assisting rescue efforts, and providing rescue assistance overseas.

The four yellow coloured sharp shapes represent four types

of disasters: air, sea, land, and disasters at sea.

Four red round shapes represent four key capabilities: moving quickly, always
ready, moving within 24 hours to help local or overseas, and special expertise
in technical assistance.

The Centre of the target shape represents a symbol that is always

ready to be moved within 24 hours’ notice.

A hand with a thumb up shape represents the process of handling or lifting

something out that is help, ability, efficiency, success, good deed,
brilliance, power, or skills.
 There is a 10-meter platform
jump, a 300- meter swim, and a
5-minute float to determine
whether or not you suffer from a How well you handle the dark in
candidates must take and fear of heights. our phobia survey such as B.A.
pass a physical examination
Gallery, smoke house, and
known as the IPPT.
confined area.

HOW TO
JOIN SMART!
Medical, Urban Search and Rescue,
Roadside Accident Rescue, High Angle and
Following that was a
Rope Rescue, and Hazardous Materials test of tolerance for the
Awareness are just few of the topics sight of blood and dead
covered in the "Special SMART Course." bodies.

There will be a 7-week basic training 7-kilometer run and a 22-

programme for o those who have passed kilometer "casevac" with a
the aforementioned examinations and
90- kilogram bag dummy.
interviews, as well as a rigorous
screening process.
 SEARCH AND RESCUE MISSION FOR
EARTHQUAKE DISASTER IN RANAU, SABAH

The earthquake had forced rocks and

In June 2015, a 6.0 magnitude earthquake
struck the Ranau area of the Malaysian state
of Sabah. In the known history of earthquakes
in Malaysia, this was the first tremor to
cause destruction and loss of life.
boulders to fall onto the climbers'
path, resulting in death and
injuries. 105 climbers and 32 guides From 7:15 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.,
were left trapped on Mount a total of 137 trapped
Kinabalu, resulting in a total of 18 climbers and their mountain
fatalities.
leaders awaited rescue.

The guides searched for an alternate The shaking from the main shock and
route and guided the trapped climbers subsequent tremors resulted in several
down the mountain. At 3 a.m., after rockfalls and landslides around Mount
descending through the night, they Kinabalu. Aside from that, the earthquake
arrived at the Timpohon Gate base, produced earth displacement, which
where rescue personnel awaited them. caused physical damage to schools, police
stations, hospitals, and others.
 HOW THE RESCUE
TEAM HANDLED IT!

The Ranau Fire and Rescue Department was
notified of the earthquake and told that
individuals were stuck on the mountain. The
SMART and the Fire and Rescue Department,
rushed to Kinabalu Park and established a
Disaster Control Operation Centre immediately.
On June 6, the rescue crew brought all
272 imprisoned climbers, guides, and
Sabah Parks employees down from Laban
Rata to Timpohon Gate and the injured
climbers were promptly airlifted to
hospital in Kota Kinabalu for treatment.
The rescue squad was sent to the mountain
by Air Force helicopters on June 6 and
searched until late evening. The Health
Department and police forensic unit in Kota
Kinabalu brought the deceased's bodies to
the Queen Elizabeth Hospital for post-
mortem exams and body identification.

Later on, the Special Malaysia Disaster During the "Recovery" phase, the
Assistance and Rescue Team (SMART) and A total of 599 persons were involved in
Special Malaysia Disaster Assistance and
the Fire and Rescue Department Malaysia the effort, including members of the
Rescue Team (SMART) and other
have formed the "Mountain Search and Special Malaysia Disaster Assistance and
agencies developed alternate paths and
Rescue" (MOSAR) Team to increase reaction Rescue Team (SMART) (16), police (101),
safe routes in the devastated area and
speed and rescue team preparedness for Civil Defence Department (53), Task Force
provided "Guide Line" or "safety rope" 450 (143), and others.
mountain emergencies.
for rescuers.
 THE DOMINANT SECURITY ISSUE
THAT HAPPEN ON THE DISASTER!
The collapse of infrastructure and
other damages made it impossible for
rescue crews to reach the victims
following the quake in the Sabah
district of Ranau.
The destruction of the route leading
to the victims, poor weather and
visibility, uncertainty of the ground's
stability in the general area, and the
possibility of avalanches.
The destruction of infrastructure and
other damages during an earthquake
makes it difficult for rescue workers
to reach the victims.
Despite their inexperience, the
stranded mountain guides helped
rescue the climbers. They realised
they had to lead the trapped climbers
down the mountain before they were
at risk from following them.
The best-trained rescue teams from the
Special Malaysia Disaster Assistance and
Rescue Team (SMART), the Fire and
Rescue Department (FRD), the Police
General Operations Force, the military,
and other agencies, including air rescue,
were unable to reach the unfortunate
stranded climbers .
Because of the chilly weather and lack
of food, the climbers were unprepared
to stay on the mountain overnight and
wait for rescues. Guides believed they
had a duty to protect both their
climbers and those stuck on the
mountain, which drove their actions.
 The SMART, have been sending its
teams to Terengganu and Kelantan in
order to assist associated authorities
there.
In the future, if there are any disasters
involving floods, they can offer their
assistance in rescuing victims and providing In the event of landslides, SMART
modes of transportation like boats and lorries Malaysia is able to offer its knowledge
to assist in the evacuation of those who have and assistance in the form of advice
been affected. AVAILABLE
RESOURCES FOR
and consultation in order to facilitate

SECURITY the operation of search and rescue

OPERATIONS IN THE operations more effectively.

FUTURE
The SMART Malaysia also provides
assistance in other countries. They
are participating in humanitarian
The SMART team monitors earth
operations in order to provide
movements that could put the lives of
assistance during earthquakes. The SMART team can rescue workers in jeopardy by using
advise on heavy machinery structure movement sensors.
operating in sand and
debris.
 CONCLUSION!
To sum up, as a national rescue agency, the Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department assisted
agencies in the Mount Kinabalu, Ranau, Sabah earthquake search and rescue efforts. The
preparedness, abilities, high level of teamwork, attentive mindset, professional attitudes, and
devotion of SMART and other rescue members of the team are critical to ensuring that every
victim is saved, regardless of the victim’s status, race, or nationality. The rescue was a
success as planned wise and even though some lives were out of hand, other victims were
saved in the right time.

To conclude, Integration of disaster risk reduction and resilience is crucial in all sectors to
ensure vertical and horizontal policy and program coordination. It empowers authorities and
local communities, including through resources, incentives, and decision-making
responsibilities, as appropriate for supporting local leadership. I’ll close with a quote from
W. C. Durant, President of General Motors (1920), who says, “The economic waste resulting
from carelessness is appalling, but anyone who stops for a moment to consider the sorrow and
desolation brought into thousands of lives each year by utter thoughtlessness must feel a new
resolve to make “Safety First” a habit.”
 THANK YOU
FOR LISTENING!