50 per cent of tahfiz centres in Malaysia unsafe
The premises occupied by the centres concerned had to be improved, including installed with fire safety equipment.
Sun Oct 15 2017
144 notices issued to tahfiz schools, orphanages for safety negligence
Minister of Urban Wellbeing, Housing and Local Government Tan Sri Noh Omar said the issuance of the notice was the result of inspections conducted on 213 tahfiz schools and orphanages nationwide.
Sat Sep 30 2017
One month to inspect registered religious schools - JBPM
The Fire and Rescue Department needs at least one month to inspect all registered religious schools (maahad tahfiz) in the country.
Mon Sep 25 2017
Tahfiz centre inferno: Fire caused by arson - JBPM
The Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) today confirms that the fire in religious centre Tahfiz Darul Quran Al Ittifaqiah in Kampung Datuk Keramat last Thursday is caused petrol.
Thu Sep 21 2017
Many premises uncertified as owners unwilling to pay extra - Bomba DG
Many premises could not get the Bomba certification was because the owners were stingy to pay the extra cost to meet the necessary requirements.
Fri Sep 15 2017
JBPM, police to work closely if foul play detected in tahfiz fire
JBPM director-general Datuk Wan Mohd Nor Ibrahim said they were currently investigating from the point of negligence and technicality and the investigation was expected to take two to three weeks.
Fri Sep 15 2017
Rabies: JBPM prepared to assist in tackling outbreak
He said the department had the experience and suitable equipment to do so.
Tue Jul 18 2017
Grilles: JBPM may take firmer approach
The department is still being tolerant and used the advocacy approach to educate the target groups on the risks and dangers of installing static grilles compared to those that could be easily opened.
Thu Mar 16 2017
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
Fire dept advice over social media flood news
The Fire and Rescue Department has advised the people against disseminating over the social media false information on the floods now ravaging the country.
Thu Dec 25 2014
Fire Dept to build 150 auxiliary fire stations
Datuk Wan Mohd Nor Ibrahim said each station would be built in stages beginning at the end of this year.
Mon Oct 07 2013
House owners urged to install automatic iron grill
House owners have been urged to install automatic iron grilles using battery power so that windows and doors can easily be opened for quick exit in case of a fire
Thu Nov 15 2012
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024