The Special Malaysian Disaster Assistance and Rescue Team (SMART; Malay: Pasukan Mencari dan Menyelamat Khas Malaysia, Jawi: ڤاسوكن منچاري دان مڽلامت خاص مليسيا) is a disaster relief and rescue task force established under the National Security Council based on the approval of the Cabinet on 18 May 1994.

The SMART task force is a United Nations INSARAG certified Heavy USAR (Urban Search and Rescue team) in June 2016.

[2] The pinnacle of disaster in Malaysia happens in the year 1993 when the Highland Towers collapse in Ulu Klang, outskirt of Kuala Lumpur.

[4][5] Following the collapse of the Highland Towers tragedy on 11 December 1993, Malaysia intends to establish a disaster rescue team based on the Japanese JDRT.

[6][7] The Cabinet Committee then convened on 18 May 1994 approved the establishment of the SMART team under the management of the National Security Council.

[8] On 1 October 2015, SMART was transferred to NADMA to improve disaster management coordination and response.

SMART enjoys good relations with the Singaporean Disaster Assistance and Rescue Team (DART) and they always train together.

Also, the trainees are required to undergo physical training every day as well as individual and team tests such as obstacle courses and endurance circuit.