Speed up distribution of 4WD vehicles, APM HQ told
KUCHING: The Malaysia Civil Defence (APM) Ugak (fourth left) witnesses the handing over gimmick from DAL HCM Sdn Bhd chief executive officer Datuk Dzulkarnaen Ahmad (left) to APM deputy chief commissioner (Operation) Abdul Wahab Rahim.is called to hasten the distribution of four-wheel-drive (4WD) vehicles to Sarawak. In stating this, Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Sabah, Sarawak […]
Chicken-preying snakes captured in different locations
MIRI: The Malaysia Civil Defence Force (MCDF) here had a busy this morning after responding to three snake sightings at different locations. A spokesman for MCDF Miri said they received emergency calls at 8 am, 9.30 am and 9.50 am for assistance to capture the snakes. The first case involved a nine-foot long python inside […]
APM team successfully captures cobra
SIBU: A four-foot long cobra was found at Rumah Sangan in SK Ulu Sungai Salim. The Civil Defence Force (APM) received a distress call at 3.32pm on Friday (June 9). A team of five APM members quickly responded to the call and successfully captured the cobra, which is estimated to weigh around 500g. The reptile […]
Miri APM rescues cat trapped in drain
MIRI: The Civil Defence Force (APM) successfully rescued a cat that had fallen into a large drain behind its owner’s residence in Jalan Friendship here. Upon receiving a distress call from the concerned owner at 1.52pm on Friday (June 9), the APM quickly dispatched a team of four personnel to the scene. Arriving promptly, the […]
Miri APM’s successful snake-catching operations across multiple locations
MIRI: In a swift response to multiple emergency calls, the Civil Defence Force (APM) here had a packed schedule as they carried out daring snake-catching operations at three locations on Thursday (May 25). According to a spokesperson, the first distress call was received at 8.25am, followed by two more at 11am and 12.40pm, each pertaining […]
MCDF member bitten by dog in line of duty
KUCHING: A member of the Civil Defence Force (MCDF) was injured by a dog while handling an emergency case on Saturday night. The incident occurred when the team responded to an emergency call from a member of the public in a village at Jalan Kuching-Bau at around 10.45 pm. A spokesman for MCDF Kuching said […]
Cobra surprises family about to perform morning prayer
MIRI: A family of three were left startled early this morning when they sighted a one-metre-long black cobra in their living room just as they were about to begin the Fajr prayer. The incident took place at Jalan Kampung Pulau Melayu, here. The 28-year-old complainant and his family found the snake hiding behind a cupboard. […]
No change to SOP following death of APM personnel from cobra bite
KAJANG: There will be no change to the standard operating procedure in handling poisonous animals as the current SOP adopted by personnel of the Civil Defence Force (APM) is comprehensive. APM chief commissioner Aminurrahim Mohamed said in the incident, the APM personnel, Lance Corporal Mohd Idris Abdul Samad was in full attire including gloves and […]
Miri toddler nearly drowns, saved by beachgoers and rescuers
MIRI: A three-year-old boy was rescued after nearly drowning at Luak Esplanade beach this morning (May 1). The incident occurred approximately 200 metres away from the beach’s watchtower. Malaysian Civil Defence Force (APM) responded to the scene at 10.31am after several beachgoers managed to pull the unconscious boy out of the water. Upon arrival, APM […]
Fully equipped APM ensures best community service
SIBU: The Sibu Civil Defence Force (APM) needs special attention to ensure that it can provide the best service to the community. Deputy Minister of Public Health, Housing and Local Government Michael Tiang said Sibu APM needed equipment that commensurate with their task. “I will continue to provide support and assistance in the form of […]
