
Building collapse: Three dead, two injured, four feared buried under the rubble - Police
The Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department said the SAR team was now removing the collapsed structure using heavy machinery.
Wed Nov 29 2023

JBPM on alert for new round of floods in Terengganu
The Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) is still on high alert and prepared to deal with the next wave of flood in Terengganu.
Fri Dec 23 2022

Govt approves RM132.2 mln development allocation for Fire Dept
The government has approved RM132.4 million in development allocation for the Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department under the 12MP to improve its readiness and for the welfare of its personnel.
Sun May 22 2022

Fire Dept asked to prioritise states, districts cut off from supplies - Reezal
The Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department has been asked to prioritise states and districts that are cut off from supplies due to flooded routes.
Mon Jan 03 2022

Highest award for Ras Adiba from JBPM
Ras Adiba today received the highest honour award 'Pingat Ketua Pengarah' from Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department.
Wed Nov 24 2021

Melaka polls: JBPM to monitor flood hotspots
The Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) is monitoring several flood hotspots and is ready to provide assistance to voters if floods occur during the Melaka State Election polling day tomorrow.
Fri Nov 19 2021

High tide phenomenon is no time to have fun, warns Fire Dept
The Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department has advised the public not to treat the high tide phenomenon as a time to have fun outside.
Sun Nov 07 2021

JBPM members who violate MCO SOP to face disciplinary action
Disciplinary action will be taken against the Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) personnel and officers who violate the standard operating procedures (SOP) of the various MCOs.
Mon May 03 2021

Flood turns Pahang into an ocean of "teh tarik"
The massive floods that hit the state since last Sunday have submerged most of the settlements with water rising above the building roofs.
Sat Jan 09 2021

Govt mulls regular sanitising of public buildings - Zuraida
The Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department had been instructed to implement a sanitisation programme and revisit public places that need to be sanitised.
Sun Jul 26 2020

Cradle fund CEO's Blackberry phone did not explode - Witness
Investigation into the phone revealed that it did not explode.
Fri May 22 2020

Firefighters among heroes in fight against COVID-19 - Zuraida
Firefighters from the Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department, which is tasked to lead the COVID-19 disinfection operations, are among the heroes involved in curbing the spread of the pandemic.
Mon May 04 2020

Man killed after 4WD plunges into sewer at Beaufort
A man was killed while another injured after a four-wheel drive they were travelling in skidded and plunged into a sewer at the Jalan Bypass Beaufort Roundabout, last night.
Wed Mar 29 2017

JBPM buys RM50 million worth of assets to face floods this year
The Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department has spent RM50 million to buy assets this year in the event of floods during the current monsoon season.
Sat Nov 07 2015

Fire & Rescue Dept ready to fight forest fires in Indonesia
The Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department plans to build a concrete jetty in Potianak to serve as a firebreak.
Thu Sep 17 2015

At least 137 Gazans killed in Israeli attacks since ceasefire
According to the Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Monitor , Israel has been killing an average of seven Palestinians every two days.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Malaysia strengthens semiconductor supply chain with ASEAN member countries - Liew
Malaysia does not intend to compete with neighbouring countries or other ASEAN member states in its efforts to strengthen supply chains.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Six men arrested for alleged misappropriation of subsidised cooking oil in Semenyih
Six men, including five foreigners in their 30s, were arrested for alleged misappropriation of subsidised cooking oil.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Hamas says new round of Gaza ceasefire talks has begun
expressing optimism that the talks could lead to "tangible progress"
Wed Mar 12 2025

Ukraine says ready to accept 30-day ceasefire with Russia
Ukraine conveyed its readiness to accept a 30-day ceasefire with Russia, as delegations from Kyiv and Washington met in Saudi Arabia.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Musk's SpaceX agrees Starlink cooperation with Airtel in India
Tech billionaire Elon Musk plans to enter the Indian internet market with his Starlink satellite system, reported German news agency dpa.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Trump announces higher steel and aluminium tariffs for Canada
US President Donald Trump plans to impose additional high tariffs on steel and aluminium imports from Canada.
Wed Mar 12 2025
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[COLUMNIST] The futility of resisting English: A barrier to national progress
Promoting Malay language doesn't mean disparaging or undermining other languages, we can uplift it without diminishing others.
Wed Mar 12 2025

What is driving the bloodshed in Syria?
The violence has pitted the Islamist-led government's security forces against fighters from Assad's Alawite minority.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Only seven countries met WHO air quality standards in 2024, data shows
Only Australia, New Zealand, the Bahamas, Barbados, Grenada, Estonia and Iceland made the grade, according to IQAir.
Wed Mar 12 2025