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Barnama
3 days ago
- Barnama
Three Killed In Express Bus-Car Collision in Kuala Krai
KUALA KRAI, May 30 (Bernama) -- Three people were killed in an accident between an express bus and a car along Jalan Kuala Krai-Gua Musang, near Kampung Sungai Sam here today. A Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) of Kelantan spokesman said they received an emergency call at 11.20 am before dispatching a team which reached the scene 35 minutes later. "Upon arrival at the scene, the team found an express bus and a Perodua Myvi involved in a collision, with three victims, a man and two women, pinned in the Myvi car. Their bodies were handed over to the police,' he said in a statement today.
The Star
3 days ago
- The Star
Three people killed after car crashes into express bus in Kuala Krai
KUALA KRAI: Three people were killed in an accident between an express bus and a car along Jalan Kuala Krai-Gua Musang, near Kampung Sungai Sam here on Friday (May 30). A Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) of Kelantan spokesman said they received an emergency call at 11.20am before dispatching a team which reached the scene 35 minutes later. "Upon arrival at the scene, the team found an express bus and a Perodua Myvi involved in a collision, with three victims, a man and two women, pinned in the Myvi car. Their bodies were handed over to the police,' he said in a statement on Friday. He said the bus driver sustained minor injuries and that the team used special equipment to extricate the victims pinned in the car.- Bernama
The Sun
3 days ago
- The Sun
Three killed in express bus-car collision in Kuala Krai
KUALA KRAI: Three people were killed in an accident between an express bus and a car along Jalan Kuala Krai-Gua Musang, near Kampung Sungai Sam here today. A Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) of Kelantan spokesman said they received an emergency call at 11.20 am before dispatching a team which reached the scene 35 minutes later. 'Upon arrival at the scene, the team found an express bus and a Perodua Myvi involved in a collision, with three victims, a man and two women, pinned in the Myvi car. Their bodies were handed over to the police,' he said in a statement today. He said the bus driver sustained minor injuries and that the team used special equipment to extricate the victims pinned in the car.
The Sun
4 days ago
- General
- The Sun
Kelantan JBPM identifies 57 accident hotspots
TUMPAT: The Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) has identified 57 accident-prone hotspots across Kelantan for the upcoming Aidiladha festive season. State director Farhan Sufyan Borhan said Gua Musang recorded the highest number with 15 hotspots, followed by Kuala Krai with seven. 'While we won't be conducting continuous monitoring, nearby Fire and Rescue Stations will be instructed to keep watch over the identified locations. 'We also urge Kelantan residents returning for the Aidiladha holidays to prioritise road safety and exercise extra caution,' he told reporters after launching the 2025 Kelantan Media Community Firefighter programme at the Pengkalan Kubor Fire and Rescue Station today. He said the training programme aims to equip media practitioners with essential safety knowledge and emergency response skills in the event of accidents or fires in their vicinity. 'This is the first such programme we've held in Kelantan this year. We hope media personnel gain a better understanding of firefighting duties so they can report more accurately, and if needed, take early action during emergencies before our teams arrive,' he added. Ten media representatives from various agencies, including Bernama, RTM, Berita Harian, Kosmo!, and Malaysia Gazette, participated in rappelling, breathing apparatus drills and sewer navigation, among other training activities.
The Sun
5 days ago
- Climate
- The Sun
572 open burning hotspots identified nationwide
SHAH ALAM: A total of 572 open burning hotspots have been identified across the country based on fire frequency data from the past three years, highlighting areas with a recurring pattern of fires. Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) director-general Datuk Nor Hisham Mohammad said Selangor recorded the highest number of incidents, followed by Johor, Perak, Kedah and Sabah. 'All fire stations have been placed on high alert and instructed to prepare logistically for early suppression efforts,' he told reporters after officiating the Fire and Rescue Service Medal Award Ceremony for Selangor today. He added that the department is coordinating with the district and land offices (PDT), as well as the Department of Irrigation and Drainage, to enhance firefighting response. As of May 15, authorities have recorded 3,261 open burning cases nationwide, comprising 2,917 bushfires, 229 forest fires and 115 involving plantations and farms. While still significant, Nor Hisham said the number marks a decline from the same period last year, which saw more than 9,500 cases by April. 'This year, although the weather is hot, intermittent rainfall has helped suppress larger outbreaks,' he said. Commenting on the recent gas pipeline fire in Putra Heights, Subang Jaya, Nor Hisham said the department is still awaiting official findings from the Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH), including tensile test results conducted by SIRIM. On a separate matter, he announced that 130 new firefighter housing units are planned for Kota Kemuning, with the Public Works Department expected to open the tender process in March 2026. He said the project aims to address accommodation shortages among fire personnel serving in the Sepang and Petaling districts, involving the Shah Alam and Petaling Jaya areas. Selangor currently has 430 firefighter housing units, but 66 applications remain on a waiting list dating back to 2023, he added.
