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Barnama
6 hours ago
- Barnama
Fire Department Defers To AGC Over Influencer Brothers' False Report Sentence
MARANG, July 29 (Bernama) -- The Fire and Rescue Department of Malaysia (JBPM) is leaving it to the Attorney General's Chambers (AGC) to assess the sentence handed down to motoring influencer Tengku Nizaruddin Tengku Zainudin and his brother, Tengku Abdul Aziz, for lodging a false police report. JBPM director-general Datuk Nor Hisham Mohamad said the department respects the court's decision to impose a one-month jail term and RM1,500 fine on the brothers, despite public criticism that the sentence was too lenient given the potential impact on public trust and safety. 'Some feel the punishment was too light, especially considering the damage to the credibility and safety risks posed by someone with influence. 'But we have to respect the authorities with greater legal standing on the matter,' he told reporters after the closing ceremony of National Firefighter Drill 2025 at the Eastern Region Fire and Rescue Academy parade ground in Wakaf Tapai today. Nor Hisham added that although JBPM has its own legislation, which could allow the department to act, the matter has been left entirely to the police as the primary enforcement authority. Yesterday, the AGC filed a notice of appeal against the Muar Magistrates' Court decision to sentence Tengku Nizaruddin and his younger brother, Tengku Abdul Aziz, to one month's jail and a RM1,500 fine for lodging a false report and providing false information to a public servant. In a separate development, Nor Hisham said JBPM Perak has been instructed to suspend a volunteer firefighter linked to a lewd video that recently went viral on social media. Although the individual involved is not a full-time firefighter, Nor Hisham said the incident has nonetheless tarnished the reputation of the department as a whole. 'It's deeply disappointing when someone from our ranks engages in such behaviour. Yesterday, I reminded all state JBPM directors to remain vigilant against any actions that could damage the department's image,' he said.
Barnama
6 hours ago
- Climate
- Barnama
JBPM Records 76 Fire Cases In School Areas This Year
MARANG, July 29 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) has recorded 76 cases of fire that occurred in school areas nationwide so far this year. Its director-general, Datuk Nor Hisham Mohammad said that 60 per cent of the total cases were identified as being caused by electrical-related factors. "Whether due to wiring, the use of electrical equipment or 'resistance' to the electricity supply, these three elements contributed to approximately 60 per cent of the causes. 'We did not catergorise fire incidents as happening in classrooms, laboratories, stores or others. But we categorised them as the entire school area,' he told reporters after the JBPM's 'National Firefighter Drill 2025' closing ceremony at the parade ground, Fire and Rescue Academy (Eastern Region) in Wakaf Tapai near here today In another development, Nor Hisham said the fire department had begun moving heavy machinery into locations of four current wildfires in Sarawak. He said the entry of the heavy machinery was to enable 'cutting' of the fire line to be carried out to control the rapidly spreading fires. 'Our concern is that if the hot days continue, there will be a descent (of fires) into the peatland areas. So, we have to prepare ourselves to carry out a total flooding,' he said. He said the fire department also received assistance from various parties who were working together to control the fires, such as large companies that have land in the affected areas. A spokesperson for the Sarawak JBPM Operations Centre today announced that wildfires were still reported to be occurring in four locations in the state, involving a total area of more than 88 hectares.
Malay Mail
7 hours ago
- Malay Mail
Bomba backs AGC appeal against influencer brothers' one-month jail, RM1,500 fine for false report on volunteer fireman
MARANG, July 29 — The Fire and Rescue Department of Malaysia (JBPM) is leaving it to the Attorney General's Chambers (AGC) to assess the sentence handed down to motoring influencer Tengku Nizaruddin Tengku Zainudin and his brother, Tengku Abdul Aziz, for lodging a false police report. JBPM director-general Datuk Nor Hisham Mohamad said the department respects the court's decision to impose a one-month jail term and RM1,500 fine on the brothers, despite public criticism that the sentence was too lenient given the potential impact on public trust and safety. 'Some feel the punishment was too light, especially considering the damage to the credibility and safety risks posed by someone with influence. 'But we have to respect the authorities with greater legal standing on the matter,' he told reporters after the closing ceremony of National Firefighter Drill 2025 at the Eastern Region Fire and Rescue Academy parade ground in Wakaf Tapai today. Nor Hisham added that although JBPM has its own legislation, which could allow the department to act, the matter has been left entirely to the police as the primary enforcement authority. Yesterday, the AGC filed a notice of appeal against the Muar Magistrates' Court decision to sentence Tengku Nizaruddin and his younger brother, Tengku Abdul Aziz, to one month's jail and a RM1,500 fine for lodging a false report and providing false information to a public servant. In a separate development, Nor Hisham said JBPM Perak has been instructed to suspend a volunteer firefighter linked to a lewd video that recently went viral on social media. Although the individual involved is not a full-time firefighter, Nor Hisham said the incident has nonetheless tarnished the reputation of the department as a whole. 'It's deeply disappointing when someone from our ranks engages in such behaviour. Yesterday, I reminded all state JBPM directors to remain vigilant against any actions that could damage the department's image,' he said. — Bernama
The Sun
7 hours ago
- The Sun
Fire department defers to AGC over influencer brothers' false report case
MARANG: The Fire and Rescue Department of Malaysia (JBPM) has deferred to the Attorney General's Chambers (AGC) regarding the sentencing of motoring influencer Tengku Nizaruddin Tengku Zainudin and his brother, Tengku Abdul Aziz, for lodging a false police report. JBPM director-general Datuk Nor Hisham Mohamad stated that while public sentiment suggests the punishment was too lenient, the department respects the court's decision. The brothers were sentenced to one month in jail and fined RM1,500, a ruling that has drawn criticism for its perceived lightness given the potential harm to public trust. 'Some feel the punishment was too light, especially considering the damage to the credibility and safety risks posed by someone with influence. But we have to respect the authorities with greater legal standing on the matter,' Nor Hisham said after the closing ceremony of the National Firefighter Drill 2025 in Wakaf Tapai. He added that although JBPM has its own legal provisions to act, the matter remains under police jurisdiction as the primary enforcement body. Meanwhile, the AGC has filed an appeal against the Muar Magistrates' Court's decision, signalling dissatisfaction with the sentence. In a separate incident, JBPM Perak has suspended a volunteer firefighter linked to a viral lewd video. Nor Hisham clarified that the individual is not a full-time staff member but acknowledged the damage to the department's reputation. 'It's deeply disappointing when someone from our ranks engages in such behaviour. Yesterday, I reminded all state JBPM directors to remain vigilant against any actions that could damage the department's image,' he said. – Bernama
The Sun
7 hours ago
- Climate
- The Sun
Fire incidents in Malaysian schools rise due to electrical faults
MARANG: The Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) has recorded 76 fire incidents in school areas nationwide this year, with electrical faults accounting for 60% of cases. Director-General Datuk Nor Hisham Mohammad stated that wiring issues, electrical equipment misuse, and power supply resistance were the main contributors. 'We did not categorise fire incidents as happening in classrooms, laboratories, or stores. 'But we categorised them as the entire school area,' he said after the closing ceremony of the National Firefighter Drill 2025 at the Fire and Rescue Academy (Eastern Region) in Wakaf Tapai. In a separate development, JBPM deployed heavy machinery to combat four active wildfires in Sarawak, covering over 88 hectares. The affected areas include a pineapple plantation in Marudi, a former landfill in Kota Samarahan, a forest near UiTM Mukah, and the Kampung Jerijih landfill in Tanjung Manis. 'Our concern is that if the hot weather persists, fires may spread to peatland areas. We must prepare for total flooding,' Nor Hisham added. He also urged the public to avoid open burning during the dry season to prevent larger outbreaks. – Bernama
