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Rakyat Post
25-04-2025
- General
- Rakyat Post
Bomba To Get 16 New Dogs From UK To Replace Ageing Dogs
Subscribe to our FREE The Fire and Rescue Department's K9 Dog Detection Unit will The effort, costing RM2.4 million, is to replace ageing dogs and complement the existing 20 canines across the country in search and rescue efforts. Fire and Rescue Department Director-General Datuk Nor Hisham Mohammad said half of the current trained dogs are over 12 years old, compared to the recommended eight to 10 years. Nor Hisham shared that the initial selection process of 20 dogs has been completed in the United Kingdom and the department will send three of its officers there to work alongside British trainers. Blake, one of the dogs involved in the 2022 Batang Kali landslide search and rescue efforts. Image: TRP File The department will pick 16 out of the 20 dogs. If the dogs were found unsuitable, they will look for other canine candidates. If you're curious what dog breeds the department will receive, Nor Hisham said the dogs would have to be able to withstand Malaysia's tropical climate like the English Springer Spaniel and Labrador Retriever. These rescue dogs will work in four specialised disciplines: Wilderness Search and Rescue, Fire Forensics, Water Cadaver Detection, and Urban Search and Rescue. Some of the 16 dogs that make the cut will be trained in Malaysia and go through internal training with Genting World Berhad for other classes. Additionally, Nor Hisham said the department will receive 30 new fire engine units worth RM45 million in the next six months to replace the old engines. Frankie, Denti dan Pop antara sembilan anjing pengesan (K9) yang digunakan dalam operasi mencari dan menyelamat mangsa yang belum ditemukan dalam tragedi tanah runtuh di tapak perkhemahan Father's Organic Farm, Gohtong Jaya, Batang Kali, hari ini. — Berita Harian (@bharianmy) The department's K9 unit have helped recover many victims and the dogs earned their popularity for their demanding work. Six dogs – Blake, Grouse, Denti, Lady, Pop, and Frankie – were awarded the ''Hero Malaysia'' medals of appreciation while their handlers were awarded certificates after they helped in the Batang Kali landslide SAR operation in December 2022. The dogs worked tirelessly for more than five days to search for bodies. READ MORE: READ MORE: One of the search dogs, Blake, passed out from fatigue after two days of consecutive searches. Blake recovered after much rest but was euthanised on 18 September 2023 after battling stage 4 lymphoma, a form of cancer. READ MORE: Share your thoughts with us via TRP's . Get more stories like this to your inbox by signing up for our newsletter.
The Star
22-04-2025
- General
- The Star
Bomba to get 16 new trained dogs from UK for RM2.4mil
SEREMBAN: The Fire and Rescue Department's K9 Dog Detection Unit will receive 16 new canines from the United Kingdom this year, costing RM2.4mil. Its director-general Datuk Nor Hisham Mohammad said the additional dogs will complement the existing 20 across the country. "Half of the current trained dogs are over 12 years old, compared to the recommended eight to 10 years. "The initial selection process for 20 dogs has already been completed in the United Kingdom. So in June, we will send three of our officers to work alongside trainers there. "From the 20, they will reduce it to the number we want, which is 16. If any of the selected puppies are not suitable at that time, they will look for others, so the process will take place in three months," he told reporters after attending the Negri Sembilan Fire and Rescue Department Aidilfitri celebration on Monday (April 21) night. Nor Hisham said the dogs include breeds such as the English Springer Spaniel and Labrador Retriever, which are more suited to Malaysia's tropical climate and have more effective specialised functions. He stated that there are four specialised disciplines for K9 dogs: Wilderness Search and Rescue, Fire Forensics, Water Cadaver Detection and Urban Search and Rescue. "If there are no obstacles, some of the 16 dogs will be trained in Malaysia and we will conduct internal training with Genting World Berhad for other classes," he said. Meanwhile, Nor Hisham said 30 new fire engine units worth RM45mil, will be received in the next six months to replace old engines through a disposal and replacement process. – Bernama
The Sun
22-04-2025
- The Sun
JBPM to receive 16 new K9 dogs from UK
SEREMBAN: The Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department's (JBPM) K9 Dog Detection Unit will receive 16 new canines from the United Kingdom (UK) this year, costing RM2.4 million, said JBPM director-general Datuk Nor Hisham Mohammad. He said that this addition will complement the existing 20 live assets across the country, further strengthening the team's K9 operations. 'Half of the current dogs are over 12 years old, compared to the recommended age range of eight to 10 years. The initial selection process for 20 dogs has already been completed in the UK. So in June, we will send three of our officers to work alongside trainers there. 'They will train them first, then from the 20, they will reduce it to the number we want, which is 16. If any of the selected puppies are not suitable at that time, they will look for others, so the process will take place in three months,' he told reporters after attending the JBPM Negeri Sembilan Aidilfitri celebration at the JBPM headquarters last night. The event was also attended by Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun last night. He said that the sniffer dogs in question include breeds such as the English Springer Spaniel and Labrador Retriever, which are more suited to Malaysia's tropical climate and have more effective specialised functions. Nor Hisham stated that there are four specialised disciplines for K9 dogs: Wilderness Search and Rescue (SAR), Fire Forensics, Water Cadaver Detection and Urban Search and Rescue (USAR). 'If there are no obstacles, some of the 16 dogs we purchase will be trained in Malaysia and we will conduct internal training with Genting World Berhad for other classes,' he said. He also said that the 30 new fire engine units, worth RM45 million, will be received in the next six months to replace old engines through a disposal and replacement process managed by the appointed company. He expressed hope that the new asset replacements will enhance the team's excellence as well as ensure they remain at peak performance at all times.
Malay Mail
22-04-2025
- Malay Mail
Sniff squad upgrade: Fire Dept to bring in 16 new K9 dogs from UK for RM2.4m, as half over 12 years old
SEREMBAN, April 22 — The Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department's (JBPM) K9 Dog Detection Unit will receive 16 new canines from the United Kingdom (UK) this year, costing RM2.4 million, said JBPM director-general Datuk Nor Hisham Mohammad. He said that this addition will complement the existing 20 live assets across the country, further strengthening the team's K9 operations. 'Half of the current dogs are over 12 years old, compared to the recommended age range of eight to 10 years. The initial selection process for 20 dogs has already been completed in the UK. So in June, we will send three of our officers to work alongside trainers there. 'They will train them first, then from the 20, they will reduce it to the number we want, which is 16. If any of the selected puppies are not suitable at that time, they will look for others, so the process will take place in three months,' he told reporters after attending the JBPM Negeri Sembilan Aidilfitri celebration at the JBPM headquarters last night. The event was also attended by Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun last night. He said that the sniffer dogs in question include breeds such as the English Springer Spaniel and Labrador Retriever, which are more suited to Malaysia's tropical climate and have more effective specialised functions. Nor Hisham stated that there are four specialised disciplines for K9 dogs: Wilderness Search and Rescue (SAR), Fire Forensics, Water Cadaver Detection and Urban Search and Rescue (USAR). 'If there are no obstacles, some of the 16 dogs we purchase will be trained in Malaysia and we will conduct internal training with Genting World Berhad for other classes,' he said. He also said that the 30 new fire engine units, worth RM45 million, will be received in the next six months to replace old engines through a disposal and replacement process managed by the appointed company. He expressed hope that the new asset replacements will enhance the team's excellence as well as ensure they remain at peak performance at all times. — Bernama
Malay Mail
22-04-2025
- Malay Mail
Sniff squad upgrade: Fire Dept to bring in 16 new K9 dogs from UK for RM2.4m
SEREMBAN, April 22 — The Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department's (JBPM) K9 Dog Detection Unit will receive 16 new canines from the United Kingdom (UK) this year, costing RM2.4 million, said JBPM director-general Datuk Nor Hisham Mohammad. He said that this addition will complement the existing 20 live assets across the country, further strengthening the team's K9 operations. 'Half of the current dogs are over 12 years old, compared to the recommended age range of eight to 10 years. The initial selection process for 20 dogs has already been completed in the UK. So in June, we will send three of our officers to work alongside trainers there. 'They will train them first, then from the 20, they will reduce it to the number we want, which is 16. If any of the selected puppies are not suitable at that time, they will look for others, so the process will take place in three months,' he told reporters after attending the JBPM Negeri Sembilan Aidilfitri celebration at the JBPM headquarters last night. The event was also attended by Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun last night. He said that the sniffer dogs in question include breeds such as the English Springer Spaniel and Labrador Retriever, which are more suited to Malaysia's tropical climate and have more effective specialised functions. Nor Hisham stated that there are four specialised disciplines for K9 dogs: Wilderness Search and Rescue (SAR), Fire Forensics, Water Cadaver Detection and Urban Search and Rescue (USAR). 'If there are no obstacles, some of the 16 dogs we purchase will be trained in Malaysia and we will conduct internal training with Genting World Berhad for other classes,' he said. He also said that the 30 new fire engine units, worth RM45 million, will be received in the next six months to replace old engines through a disposal and replacement process managed by the appointed company. He expressed hope that the new asset replacements will enhance the team's excellence as well as ensure they remain at peak performance at all times. — Bernama
