KUALA LUMPUR: Nineteen years have passed since a catastrophic 9.1 magnitude earthquake in the Indian Ocean unleashed a devastating tsunami, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake.
On that fateful day, the world witnessed the unimaginable with entire communities perishing in minutes.
In this special episode of Beyond the Headlines, the team reflects on one of the region's most devastating natural disasters to remember the lives lost.
NST Associate Editor Najmuddin Najib and News Editor Arman Ahmad honoured their memories and joined the panel sharing first-hand experiences covering the aftermath in Aceh as young journalists.
The two shared scenes right from the point they landed at Banda Aceh's Blang Bintang runway strip where massive relief aids and missions were deployed, detailing the chaos that ensued in the wake of the tragedy.
They also highlighted struggles the communities endured as the death toll mounted, and bodies littered the streets, waiting to be collected.
From the heart-wrenching aftermath to the inspiring tales of survival, hope, and the unwavering human spirit that rose from the depths of tragedy, watch the full discussion in the video linked.