Malaysia’s Fire and Rescue Department carried out 898 evacuation and rescue operations, assisting 4,747 flood victims nationwide since November.
KUALA TERENGGANU: The Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) conducted 898 evacuation and rescue operations for flood victims nationwide from November 13 until January 6.
JBPM deputy director-general (Operations) Datuk Ahmad Izram Osman said the operations involved 4,747 victims rescued via water, land, and air missions.
During the same period, the department executed 8,174 monitoring activities at coastal areas, rivers, and flood-prone zones for public safety.
“We received 873 emergency calls from the public seeking various forms of assistance throughout this monsoon period,” he said.
For states like Kelantan and Perlis without a Rapid Response Team, assistance was deployed from Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, Kedah, Penang, and the Eastern Region Fire and Rescue Academy.
Ahmad Izram spoke at a JBPM Welfare Association programme here yesterday, which was also attended by Terengganu JBPM director Nor Mahathir Muhamad.
At the event, he presented cash assistance and essential items to 16 firefighters affected by recent floods.
He also reported six drowning deaths recorded nationwide from January 1 until yesterday.
The public was reminded to stay vigilant and avoid water-related activities until the monsoon season ends.
