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Borneo Post
2 days ago
- General
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Bomba Sarawak seeks support for portable pumps to fight forest fires
Jamri (centre) explains to Abang Johari the details of a Bomba item brought during the courtesy call held at the Satria Pertiwi Complex in Petra Jaya. — Photo from the Office of the Premier of Sarawak KUCHING (Aug 15): The Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) Sarawak has the assistance of Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg to provide portable firefighting pumps, specifically for use in forest fire operations. According to a Sarawak Public Communications Unit (Ukas) report, Bomba Sarawak director Jamri Masran made the request during a courtesy visit to the Premier at the Satria Pertiwi Complex today. 'For example, we recently faced challenges during a forest fire at Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) Mukah due to constraints in our pumps,' he told reporters after the meeting. 'We raised this matter with the Premier, and Alhamdulillah (Praise be for Allah), he acknowledged it with an open heart and responded positively, saying 'God-willing', he would look into ways to assist us.' Jamri added that the Premier also expressed concern over Bomba Sarawak's readiness in tackling fires in high-rise buildings, in line with the state's rapid development. During the meeting, the department briefed the Premier on its existing assets and capabilities for such operations. The discussion also covered manpower strength statewide, the current status of fire stations, and plans for new stations under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP). Also present were Bomba Sarawak deputy director Tiong Ling Hii and assistant director Ahmad Nizam Sapaiee. Abang Johari bomba portable firefighting pumps
Borneo Post
04-08-2025
- Business
- Borneo Post
Malaysia's nuclear power plan: Bomba to enhance capabilities if facility gets built — DG
Nor Hisham speaks to the reporters, as Jamri looks on. KUCHING (Aug 5): The Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) will increase its capabilities in terms of detection equipment, should a nuclear plant be built in Malaysia. In stating this, Bomba director-general Dato Sri Nor Hisham Mohammad also says in terms of the technology for building nuclear plants and also in fire prevention system, the situation is now on a 'mature' stage. 'What it means by mature is that we can make case references to existing international standards, or the best practices in the industry. 'So in terms of internal security, there are references. 'In terms of preparations, we will refer to countries that already have nuclear plants,' he told reporters at Wisma Wanita here yesterday after officiating at Bomba Sarawak's medals and awards ceremony. Nor Hisham added that basically, all firefighters had been exposed to the basics of handling radioactive situations. 'We also have 17 special Hazmat (hazardous materials) teams, and 429 personnel who have understanding about issues related to radioactivity. 'Just in terms of detection equipment, if a plant was built, we would need to improve it depending on the location of the construction.' In 2008, Malaysia formed the Nuclear Energy Development Steering Committee to explore the potential of nuclear energy and in 2009, the Malaysian Nuclear Power Corporation (MNPC) was established as the implementing body for the Nuclear Energy Programme Implementing Organisation (NEPIO) under the Prime Minister's Department. However, the plan was dropped in 2018. The government, however, had once again considering nuclear as a clean energy option in the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), presented by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on July 31, with a target of operating nuclear plants around 2031. Also present yesterday was Bomba Sarawak director Jamri Masran. bomba equipment upgrades nor hisham mohammad nuclear plant
Borneo Post
04-08-2025
- Business
- Borneo Post
Malaysia's nuclear power plan: Bomba to enhance capabilities if facility gets built, says DG
Nor Hisham speaks to the reporters, as Jamri looks on. KUCHING (Aug 5): The Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) will increase its capabilities in terms of detection equipment, should a nuclear plant be built in Malaysia. In stating this, Bomba director-general Datuk Seri Nor Hisham Mohammad also said in terms of the technology for building nuclear plants and also in fire prevention system, the situation is now on a 'mature' stage. 'What it means by mature is that we can make case references to existing international standards, or the best practices in the industry. 'So in terms of internal security, there are references. 'In terms of preparations, we will refer to countries that already have nuclear plants,' he told reporters at Wisma Wanita here yesterday after officiating at Bomba Sarawak's medals and awards ceremony. Nor Hisham added that basically, all firefighters had been exposed to the basics of handling radioactive situations. 'We also have 17 special Hazmat (hazardous materials) teams, and 429 personnel who have understanding about issues related to radioactivity. 'Just in terms of detection equipment, if a plant was built, we would need to improve it depending on the location of the construction.' In 2008, Malaysia formed the Nuclear Energy Development Steering Committee to explore the potential of nuclear energy and in 2009, the Malaysian Nuclear Power Corporation (MNPC) was established as the implementing body for the Nuclear Energy Programme Implementing Organisation (NEPIO) under the Prime Minister's Department. However, the plan was dropped in 2018. The government, however, had once again considering nuclear as a clean energy option in the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), presented by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on July 31, with a target of operating nuclear plants around 2031. Also present yesterday was Bomba Sarawak director Jamri Masran. bomba equipment upgrades nor hisham mohammad nuclear plant
