SHAH ALAM: The Sultan of Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah and Tengku Permaisuri Selangor Tengku Permaisuri Norashikin have expressed their gratitude to search and rescue (SAR) personnel for their hard work in finding victims of the Batang Kali landslide tragedy.
In a post on the Selangor Royal Office Facebook page Tuesday (Dec 20), His Highness and Tengku Permaisuri Norashikin expressed their appreciation for the preparedness displayed and the synergy of every agency involved since the first day the disaster occurred at Father's Organic Farm camping site, Gohtong Jaya, Batang Kali near here.
"Government departments and agencies at all levels involved in SAR have remained focused and united to complete the operations to the best of their capabilities."
The five rescue agencies involved in the SAR operations are the Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department, the Royal Malaysia Police, the Malaysian Armed Forces, the Special Malaysia Disaster Assistance and Rescue Team (SMART) and the Selangor Malaysian Civil Defence Force (APM).
His Highness and Tengku Permaisuri Selangor also expressed concern about the current uncertain weather conditions which will further complicate SAR efforts that have been actively implemented since Dec 16.
"I pray that the noble sacrifice of these rescuers in carrying out their respective duties diligently will be rewarded by Allah SWT."
The Sultan and Tengku Permaisuri Norashikin also appreciated the efforts and determination of all parties and were also concerned when told that there were members who were injured or sick in facing tough challenges throughout this operation.
Earlier, Hulu Selangor district police chief Supt Suffian Abdullah said three officers and rescuers involved in the SAR yesterday (Dec 19) were unwell and suffered minor injuries, but all were in stable condition.
In a press conference this morning, he said among the officers and members were Selangor Fire and Rescue Department director Datuk Norazam Khamis as well as one fireman who had health complications and one APM member whose leg was dislocated but was discharged this morning. - Bernama
