Public awareness on water safety still low - JBPM
Public awareness on water safety is still low with 300 cases of drowning recorded in the past year, showing that the death rate in water is higher than death caused by fire.
Sat Feb 04 2023
Landslide: Rescuers given moral support - JBPM DG
Firefighters of the JBPM are being given moral, mental and physical support to stay resilient in the grim search operation for nine victims still missing in the Batang Kali landslide tragedy.
Mon Dec 19 2022
Landslide: Personnel involved in SAR operation remain highly motivated - JPBM DG
JBPM personnel in the operation to look for victims still missing in the landslide at Gohtong Jaya remained highly motivated in carrying out the SAR efforts.
Mon Dec 19 2022
Five helicopters, drones ready for Northeast Monsoon - JBPM DG
Mohammad Hamdan said the assets would be deployed to monitor flood locations as well as facilitate search and rescue missions.
Thu Nov 10 2022
Floods: JBPM ready to station personnel at polling centres if needed
JBPM is prepared to station its personnel at polling centres identified as likely to be affected by floods in the upcoming GE15.
Tue Oct 25 2022
Cease activities in landslide, water surge prone areas - JBPM DG
JBPM has reminded the public to temporarily stop holding activities in areas that are prone to landslides and water surge phenomenon as the country goes into the Northeast Monsoon transition.
Thu Oct 20 2022
29,103 officers, personnel and 1,070 assets ready for floods - JBPM
A total of 29,103 officers and personnel of the JBPM are all ready with 1,070 assets including five aircraft to be mobilised to face any disasters.
Thu Sep 29 2022
JBPM identifies 186 water surge spots nationwide
JBPM has identified 186 areas at risk of water surge during the Northeast Monsoon involving waterfalls and rivers throughout the country.
Tue Sep 27 2022
Fire and Rescue Dept ready to face northeast monsoon flood - DG
A total of 12,500 operations personnel from 332 fire stations nationwide have been ordered to prepare for floods during the northeast monsoon, which is expected to begin in November.
Tue Sep 13 2022
1,250 commissioned as JBPM members, officers this year
A total of 1,250 new members and officers of the Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) were commissioned this year to fill vacancies in the fire operations and safety division.
Tue Jul 12 2022
Fire Dept to increase assets, personnel to assist Baling flood victims
The Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) will increase its assets and personnel to provide assistance if needed, in the aftermath of the recent flooding and water surge phenomenon in Baling, Kedah.
Fri Jul 08 2022
JBPM to apply for allowance to be extended to staff working in shifts
JBPM will apply for the payment of allowance to be extended to its personnel working the 12-hour and 24-hour shifts.
Thu May 26 2022
PM Ismail Sabri to officiate Firefighters' Day 2022 celebration on May 22
The Firefighters' Day is observed annually on May 4 but as it falls on Syawal 3 this year, the celebration is postponed to this Sunday.
Tue May 17 2022
Fire Dept fully prepared for emergencies - DG
JBPM has taken full preparatory measures in dealing with emergency situations and hazards following the country's transition to the endemic phase and also the upcoming Aidilfitri celebration.
Sun May 01 2022
Aidilfitri: Only 30 pct of Fire Dept's personnel allowed to go on leave
The JBPM will only allow 30 pct of its personnel to go on leave in conjunction with Hari Raya Aidilfitri next month.
Wed Apr 06 2022
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Judge tosses Trump 2020 election case after prosecutors' request
It represents a big legal victory for Donald Trump, who won the Nov. 5 US election and is set to return to office on Jan. 20.
Tue Nov 26 2024
DHL plane crash in Lithuania leaves authorities searching for answers
Rescue services said the plane hit the ground, split into pieces and slid over 100 metres (110 yards).
Tue Nov 26 2024
National squad to hold friendly matches for 2025 Indoor Hockey World Cup
The warm-up matches will involve matches against better ranked teams in the world, namely Austria (first) and Belgium (third).
Tue Nov 26 2024
G7 seeks unity on ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu
The United States, part of the G7, has rejected the ICC decision, with President Joe Biden describing it as outrageous.
Tue Nov 26 2024