Pre-dawn fire destroys 13 shops in Pekan Baru Serdang
Norazam Khamis said the department received a distress call on the fire, involving wooden and concrete shophouses.
Mon Oct 31 2022
Nanogenarian dies, wife suffers injuries in Tangkak house fire
Rafiah Aziz said a total of 19 firefighters and assets were rushed to the scene as soon as the station received a distress call.
Wed Aug 10 2022
Lorry driver suffers burns in HKL gas leak incident
17 firefighters from the Titiwangsa Fire and Rescue Station and Jalan Tun Razak BBP rushed to the scene after receiving a distress call.
Mon Jun 14 2021
COVID-19 pandemic: 85.5 pct of distress calls involved mental health issues - MOH
Distress calls statistics received by government agencies from March 25, 2020 to May 20 this year revealed that 85.5 per cent of the calls were related to mental health issues.
Fri May 21 2021
KL Hospital store catches fire, no casualties
The department received a distress call at 11.07 pm, following which a team from the Titiwangsa fire station was deployed to the scene.
Sun Sep 20 2020
Nine stalls razed in pre-dawn fire in Desa Pandan
City Fire and Rescue Department department received the distress call at 5.38 am and 12 firemen firemen were dispatched to the scene.
Tue Aug 11 2020
Kg Tambak Paya residents asked to vacate homes due to gas leak
The department received a distress call at about 5.51 pm and 13 firemen from the Bukit Katil Fire and Rescue Station arrived at the scene at 6.01 pm.
Thu Sep 28 2017
Battery pack fire causes alarm at hospital
Titiwangsa Fire and Rescue Department operations chief Danian Abdul Razak said they received a distress call from the public at 1.58pm.
Sat Jun 10 2017
Two-year-old boy trapped in car
The boy was having a fever and the father had placed him in the car, which was parked outside their house, to go to a clinic when the incident happened.
Fri Feb 17 2017
Woman found chained in Serdang Raya
Selangor Fire and Rescue Department assistant director Mohd Sani Harul said the department received a distress call at 9.45am.
Sun Jan 22 2017
SPAD won't tolerate emergency lane abuse
On Monday, SPAD had observed a few taxis blocking an ambulance on the emergency lane when responding to a distress call.
Tue Jul 05 2016
Emirates A380 makes emergency landing in Colombo
An Emirates A380 plane with more than 500 people on board made an emergency landing in Sri Lanka after pilots detected smoke in the cockpit.
Fri Jun 26 2015
Distress call from sinking boat in Med with 300 people on board: IOM
The International Organization for Migration's office in Rome received a distress call from a sinking boat in the Mediterranean.
Mon Apr 20 2015
Firemen stumble on syabu processing lab at penthouse
Firemen who rushed to a condominium in Taman Sungai Besi after receiving a distress call, uncovered a makeshift syabu processing laboratory at a penthouse instead.
Sat Aug 02 2014
Three cheat death as light aircraft crashes into Straits of Melaka
Jalan Kubu Fire and Rescue Department chief Yazid Mohd Tahir when met by reporters said the station received a distress call at 8.41pm and arrived at the scene shortly with a boat and 15 divers.
Tue Jul 23 2013
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024