NADMA Hosting Resilient Asia 2026, Uniting Disaster Management Experts, Tech

BUTTERWORTH, April 18 (Bernama) -- For the first time, the National Disaster Management Agency (NADMA) is hosting an international‑scale expo, Resilient Asia 2026, at the Kuala Lumpur World Trade Centre (WTCKL) from April 24 to 26.

NADMA’s deputy director‑general (Operations), Datuk Abdul Gapar Abu Bakar, said the expo will bring together disaster‑management experts from home and abroad to showcase the latest technologies and best practices in mitigation and disaster response.

“Overall, we have around 50 exhibitors, 20 of them from overseas, including China, Turkiye and other Asian countries, bringing a range of the latest technologies such as drones, sensor systems and early warning systems for safety and rescue during disasters,” he said.

He said this when interviewed at the 2026 CBRNE (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and high-yield Explosive) hazardous‑materials disaster simulation and evacuation exercise, organised by the Penang state government to strengthen the readiness of all agencies in responding to high‑risk disasters such as gas pipeline leaks, at Sekolah Kebangsaan Seberang Jaya here today.

He said the expo is free and open to the public, and encouraged community participation, especially among school students, to gain exposure and knowledge on disaster management.

Abdul Gapar also noted that the expo is expected to raise public awareness of the importance of disaster preparedness and to strengthen regional cooperation in disaster management.

--BERNAMA