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New Straits Times
19-07-2025
- New Straits Times
Soldier killed in early morning crash with cement lorry
ALOR GAJAH: A 24-year-old military officer was killed early this morning when the Perodua Myvi he was driving collided with a cement lorry on Jalan Masjid Tanah, Kampung Solok Duku. The accident occurred at approximately 3.40am, leaving the victim trapped in his mangled vehicle. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Melaka Fire and Rescue Department public relations officer, deputy superintendent II Mohd Hafidzatullah Rashid, said they received a distress call from a member of the public at 3.42am. "A team of seven firefighters from the Masjid Tanah Fire and Rescue Station was dispatched to the scene and arrived within five minutes," he said when contacted. The rescue team managed to extricate the victim, who was pinned in the driver's seat, at 4.11am. A medical officer at the scene confirmed the victim had died, and the body was handed over to the police for further action.
New Straits Times
19-07-2025
- New Straits Times
Army officer, 24, dies after car collides with cement lorry
ALOR GAJAH: A 24-year-old army officer was killed early this morning when the Perodua Myvi he was driving collided with a cement lorry on Jalan Masjid Tanah, Kampung Solok Duku. The accident occurred at approximately 3.40am, leaving the victim trapped in his mangled vehicle. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Melaka Fire and Rescue Department public relations officer, deputy superintendent II Mohd Hafidzatullah Rashid, said they received a distress call from a member of the public at 3.42am. "A team of seven firefighters from the Masjid Tanah Fire and Rescue Station was dispatched to the scene and arrived within five minutes," he said when contacted. The rescue team managed to extricate the victim, who was pinned in the driver's seat, at 4.11am. A medical officer at the scene confirmed the victim had died, and the body was handed over to the police for further action. Firefighters also carried out a clean-up operation to remove accident debris. The operation concluded at 6.57am.
New Straits Times
20-06-2025
- New Straits Times
Ambulance overturns on slippery road in Melaka, causing 1km jam
MELAKA: A Health Ministry ambulance skidded and overturned near Kampung Paya Luboh, Tangga Batu, this morning, believed to be due to slippery road conditions. A 30-year-old medical assistant was injured in the 10.40am incident. The 40-year-old ambulance driver was unhurt. Melaka Fire and Rescue Department public relations officer Deputy Superintendent II Mohd Hafidzatullah Rashid said the department received a distress call at 10.48am and despatched eight firefighters from the Tangga Batu station. "Upon arrival about 10 minutes later, the team found a Toyota Hiace ambulance and one injured man. "Operations commander Senior Fire Officer II Mohamed Azuani Mat Yusof confirmed that the victim was extracted and taken to Melaka Hospital for treatment." It is understood that the ambulance was on its way to pick up a patient when it overturned at a bend. The road was believed to be wet and slippery following rainfall.
New Straits Times
23-05-2025
- General
- New Straits Times
Five PPRs, 147 flats to undergo fire checks after blaze kills boy
MELAKA: The Fire and Rescue Department will conduct full-scale enforcement operations to strengthen fire safety systems across all People's Housing Projects (PPRs) and flats in the state after a fire claimed the life of a four-year-old boy at PPR Krubong here. Melaka Fire and Rescue Department director, Assistant Fire Commissioner Mohd Zaidi Ma'at, said the inspections would identify and eliminate fire hazards at the premises, including faulty fire safety equipment such as hydrants, hose reels and extinguishers, whether due to lack of maintenance or acts of vandalism. "I have instructed officers to carry out thorough inspections at all apartment blocks in Melaka to ensure that firefighting equipment is in good condition and fully operational during emergencies," said Zaidi. "We have identified five PPRs and 147 apartment buildings to be included in the operation. "The inspections will begin this week, and a comprehensive report will be compiled for all premises involved," he said at a press conference after officiating the JBPM Melaka 2025 Fire Organisation Seminar at a resort here yesterday," he added. The event was officiated by Housing, Local Government, Drainage, Climate Change and Disaster Management senior deputy executive councillor, Datuk Zulkiflee Mohd Zin. Also present was Fire and Rescue Department deputy director-general (development), Othman Abdullah. Mohd Zaidi said legal action could be taken under Section 8 of the Fire Services Act 1988 (Act 341) for the removal of fire hazards if it was found that residents had vandalised firefighting systems or equipment at PPRs or flats. "I urge Joint Management Bodies (JMBs) and building management to set up community fire brigades or safety organisations to carry out preliminary inspections of fire safety systems at their premises," he said.
New Straits Times
23-05-2025
- General
- New Straits Times
Five PPRs, 147 flats in Melaka to undergo fire checks
MELAKA: The Fire and Rescue Department will conduct full-scale enforcement operations to strengthen fire safety systems across all People's Housing Projects (PPRs) and flats in the state. Melaka Fire and Rescue Department director, Assistant Fire Commissioner Mohd Zaidi Ma'at, said the inspections would identify and eliminate fire hazards at the premises, including faulty fire safety equipment such as hydrants, hose reels and extinguishers, whether due to lack of maintenance or acts of vandalism. Zaidi said the initiative followed a recent fire incident at PPR Krubong which claimed the life of a four-year-old boy. "I have instructed officers to carry out thorough inspections at all apartment blocks in Melaka to ensure that firefighting equipment is in good condition and fully operational during emergencies. "We have identified five PPRs and 147 apartment buildings to be included in the operation. "The inspections will begin this week, and a comprehensive report will be compiled for all premises involved," he said at a press conference after officiating the JBPM Melaka 2025 Fire Organisation Seminar at a resort here yesterday. The event was officiated by Housing, Local Government, Drainage, Climate Change and Disaster Management senior deputy executive councillor, Datuk Zulkiflee Mohd Zin. Also present was Fire and Rescue Department deputy director-general (development), Othman Abdullah. Mohd Zaidi said legal action could be taken under Section 8 of the Fire Services Act 1988 (Act 341) for the removal of fire hazards if it was found that residents had vandalised firefighting systems or equipment at PPRs or flats. "I urge Joint Management Bodies (JMBs) and building management to set up community fire brigades or safety organisations to carry out preliminary inspections of fire safety systems at their premises," he said.
