KUANTAN: The Fire Services (Amendment) Bill 2025 has been presented to His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, for approval.
Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming said the bill will be gazetted before it can be implemented by the Fire and Rescue Department.
“The latest amendment to the Fire Services Act is vital, particularly in terms of management and regulations involving volunteer firemen, fire cadet corps, private fire brigades, fire safety consultants and consulting firms, competent individuals, fire safety contractors, training providers, instructors, and fire-fighting equipment or fire safety installation.
“The bill was passed in the Dewan Rakyat and Dewan Negara this year and has been presented to the King for his consent,” he said in his speech during the national-level World Firefighters Day celebration at the Kuantan Municipal Council Field 1 here today.
The Sultan of Pahang, Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah, graced the celebration here today. The theme of this year’s celebration is “Bomba Tonggak Penyelamatan Negara.”
Also present were the Tengku Ampuan Pahang, Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah; Tengku Mahkota of Pahang Tengku Hassanal Ibrahim Alam Shah Al-Sultan Abdullah; Pahang Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail; Housing and Local Government Deputy Minister Datuk Aiman Athirah Sabu along with Fire and Rescue department director-general Datuk Nor Hisham Mohammad.
Nga described the sacrifices of the firefighters as “a torch that never goes out, burning brightly in the darkness of disaster, calming anxiety when the hearts are filled with unease”( ibarat obor yang tidak pernah padam, menyala terang di tengah kegelapan musibah, merawat keresahan saat hati penuh rasa gundah.)
“In the recent gas pipeline explosion in Putra Heights, Subang on the morning of syawal (first day of Hari Raya Aidilfitri), we witnessed the sacrifice of the firefighters, who risked their lives and worked with extraordinary courage, putting their own safety at stake to save lives and properties.
“They remain steadfast on the front lines, proving their spirit and dedication towards the trust placed upon their shoulders despite having to sacrifice their time, energy, and emotions while others are celebrating Hari Raya,” he said.
Speaking on the annual World Firefighters’ Day celebration on May 4. Nga said the event was not just to celebrate the firefighters, but also to serve as a platform for the people to understand and appreciate the true meaning of sacrifice.
Meanwhile, Nga said Pahang had 28 fire stations across the state and the ministry, along with the Fire and Rescue Department, would be implementing new infrastructure development projects to further strengthen fire-fighting and rescue services here.
He said the projects included the renovation at the Kuantan Fire and Rescue station and the upgrading of the Bentong fire station.
“New fire stations will be built at Sungai Lembing (Kuantan) and Benta (Lipis). The construction of the Gohtong Jaya fire and rescue station and staff quarters is through a smart partnership with Genting Malaysia Bhd.
“Preliminary land acquisition work is being carried out to develop the Pulau Tioman Fire and Rescue station in Kampung Tekek on the island,” he said.
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