APM reunites owner with missing rabbit
LUBOK ANTU: The Civil Defence Force (APM) recently demonstrated its commitment to animal welfare by responding to a unique emergency call involving the rescue of a pet rabbit. In addition to its routine operations, which typically involve the rescue or capture of cats, dogs, lizards, snakes, and wild monkeys, the APM extends its services to […]
JBPM rescues man who escaped into forest due to work stress
IPOH: A man who escaped into a forest for six days due to work-related stress was rescued by the Malaysia Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) early this morning after he reached out for help. Perak JBPM assistant director of operations Sabarodzi Nor Ahmad, in a statement, said firefighters received the call at 11.44 pm yesterday […]
Govt allocates RM59.7 mln to APM for asset purchase, upgrading
MELAKA: The government has allocated RM59.7 million to the Civil Defence Force (APM) for the acquisition and upgrading of assets, including the purchase of four-wheel-drive ambulances and other vehicles nationwide. Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Sabah and Sarawak Affairs and Special Functions) Datuk Wilson Ugak Kumbong said the allocation would be channelled in phases until July […]
Air ambulance can speed up rescue efforts in rural places – Dr Zaliha
KUCHING: The proposed air ambulance service in the country will facilitate rescue operations faster, especially in the interior and rural areas. Minister of Health Dr Zaliha Mustafa said the service is slightly similar to the flying doctor service provided in Sarawak. “The Ministry of Health (MOH) welcomes the effort by the Ministry of Local Government […]
Rescuers save female hiker from Bung Jagoi
BAU: A woman, who was injured while hiking to Bung Jagoi near here yesterday, was rescued by the state Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba). According to the department’s operations centre spokesperson, they were informed of the incident at around 10.28am by the Civil Defence Force (APM). “The 37-year-old woman was conscious when the team arrived […]
Cat rescued from signboard
KUCHING: Cats are naturally great climbers but even they sometimes have problems climbing down. This morning, a cat climbed up to the signboard of a medical clinic at Jalan Matang but could not climb down. A member of the public, who heard the feline’s cry for help at around 8.40am, contacted the Civil Defence Force […]
Crew member feared drowned after falling overboard
MIRI: A crew member of a vessel is feared drowned after falling overboard on Wednesday (Sept 9). It is believed that the incident occurred around 2pm off Kuala Baram waters. A police report was lodged by the vessel’s operation manager. Nine firemen from the Lopeng fire station led by PBK II Nasir Razali rushed to […]
Trapped croc rescued
MIRI: A six-foot-long crocodile was rescued on Saturday morning by a team of firefighters after the reptile walked into a trap inside an orchard nearby a riverbank at Kampung Ogus Suai, Niah. The adult male crocodile was first spotted by one of the villagers that morning who later notified Baru Niah fire station for help. […]
Wild ferns, river water keep missing man alive
SPAOH: An elderly citizen is understood to have been living on ‘midin’ vegetable and river water for eight days since he went missing on April 10. According to Councillor Abang Suhordie Abang Zaini, 60-year-old Abu Bakar Dayat alias Lajung from Kampung Hulu, was found safe by a search and rescue team around 2.20pm on Thursday […]
Firemen rescue baby trapped in car
JOHOR BAHRU: Firemen rescued a three-month-old baby boy trapped for nearly 30 minutes in his mother’s car, in front of his babysitter’s house in Taman Universiti here yesterday. Skudai Fire and Rescue Station operations commander, Senior Fire Officer II Mohd Azlan Ramli, said seven members from the station rushed to the scene after receiving an […]
