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Myanmar Man Drowns While Swimming at Taiping Waterfall

TAIPING, June 15 -- A Myanmar national in his 30s drowned while swimming with friends at a waterfall in Taiping on Monday morning. The Taiping Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) received an emergency call regarding the incident at Waterfall Up String Greeneries Memorial Park, Jalan Tupai, Taman Saga, at approximately 11.01am. Upon arrival, firefighters gathered information from the caller to confirm the victim's location. The victim was believed to have drowned while bathing at the waterfall with four friends. A search operation was immediately launched, with rescue personnel conducting a search of the waterfall's base. The victim was later located after surfacing in the water. Firefighters retrieved the victim and brought him to the riverbank using a stretcher. Medical personnel from the Ministry of Health (MOH) subsequently confirmed that the man had died at the scene. The operation was led by Senior Fire Officer PBK II Mazli A. Mutalib and involved eight personnel, supported by a Fire Rescue Tender (FRT) and an Emergency Medical Rescue Services (EMRS) vehicle. The victim's body was later handed over to the police for further investigation. JBPM Perak has reminded the public to prioritise safety when engaging in recreational activities at rivers, waterfalls and other high-risk locations to prevent similar tragedies. -- MINUTESMY -- SOURCE: FB BOMBA PERAK OFFICIAL

TAIPING, June 15 — A Myanmar national in his 30s drowned while swimming with friends at a waterfall in Taiping on Monday morning. The Taiping Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) received an emergency call regarding the incident at Waterfall Up String Greeneries Memorial Park, Jalan Tupai, Taman Saga, at approximately 11.01am. Upon arrival, firefighters gathered […]

Hydrochloric Acid Spill: DOE Tests Water Quality Near Accident Site

KUANTAN, June 14 -- The Department of Environment (DOE) has conducted water quality tests at locations near the site of a hydrochloric acid spill following an accident involving a tanker lorry near Cherating bridge yesterday. The department said water samples were tested at three locations within the mangrove area before the water flows into Sungai Cherating, located about 100 metres from the accident site, and found that the pH reading was within the normal range at pH 6. “Monitoring conducted using YSI equipment in Sungai Cherating recorded a river water pH reading of 9.4, indicating that there was no acid contamination,” it said. The DOE said the Pahang Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) had also successfully sealed the venting line at the rear section of the tank, preventing a larger spill. “The spill is estimated at approximately 1,000 litres and has been neutralised using soda ash. No further leakage or spillage was detected,” the DOE said in a statement. The department stressed that any discharge of pollutants resulting in environmental contamination and found to be in violation of the provisions of the Environmental Quality Act 1974 (Act 127) will be thoroughly investigated. Should any non-compliance with the Act be identified, strict enforcement action will be taken against those responsible. It also said that it will continue to conduct regular monitoring at the accident site and surrounding areas to ensure that no pollution occurs and that all containment and clean-up measures are fully implemented in accordance with the prescribed requirements. Yesterday, a man was reported injured after the tanker lorry carrying hydrochloric acid that he was driving overturned in Cherating, causing the chemical to spill and flow into a nearby mangrove area. -- BERNAMA

KUANTAN, June 14 — The Department of Environment (DOE) has conducted water quality tests at locations near the site of a hydrochloric acid spill following an accident involving a tanker lorry near Cherating bridge yesterday. The department said water samples were tested at three locations within the mangrove area before the water flows into Sungai […]

Lorry carrying hydrochloric acid overturns in Cherating

KUANTAN: A man was injured after the lorry he was driving loaded with hydrochloric acid overturned in Cherating, here this morning. Pahang Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) Operations and Rescue Division Assistant Director Mohd Salahuddin Isa said his department received an emergency call regarding the incident at 7.32 am this morning. "The accident caused the lorry to leak in the tank and the acid liquid flowed into the mangrove swamp." "The fire department has taken action to create a water curtain to prevent the spread of acid vapors to the main road, with the amount of hydrochloric acid spilled estimated to be less than 1,000 litres," he said in a statement today. He said the Department of Environment (DOE) and related companies had been contacted to coordinate further actions, including the process of transferring chemicals to replacement lorries. "The operation was still ongoing as of 1.40pm today with close monitoring by the Hazardous Chemicals Special Team (HAZMAT) to ensure that the situation remains safe throughout the load transfer process," he said. Mohd Salahuddin said the lorry driver, in his 30s, was sent to Kemaman Hospital before the fire brigade arrived. -- BERNAMA

KUANTAN: A man was injured after the lorry he was driving loaded with hydrochloric acid overturned in Cherating, here this morning. Pahang Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) Operations and Rescue Division Assistant Director Mohd Salahuddin Isa said his department received an emergency call regarding the incident at 7.32 am this morning. “The accident caused the […]

Two factories, a workers’ dormitory in Juru destroyed in fire

BUKIT MERTAJAM -- Two factories and a workers' dormitory were destroyed in a fire in Lorong Industri Ringan 4, Juru Light Industrial Area, here yesterday. Assistant Director of the Fire and Rescue Operations Division of the Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) in Penang, John Sagun Francis, said his department received an emergency call regarding the incident at 8.25pm. "Eight people who were in the factory and dormitory managed to escape, consisting of one Myanmar and one Vietnamese worker each, as well as two local workers and three Nepalese workers," he said in a statement today. He said the fire was completely extinguished at 10.22pm before the operation ended two hours later after his team ensured that there were no embers or the spread of fire there. According to him, 30 officers and firefighters from three fire stations and rescuers were involved in the firefighting operation and were also assisted by more than 100 people from 17 Volunteer Fire Departments. -- BERNAMA

BUKIT MERTAJAM — Two factories and a workers’ dormitory were destroyed in a fire in Lorong Industri Ringan 4, Juru Light Industrial Area, here yesterday. Assistant Director of the Fire and Rescue Operations Division of the Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) in Penang, John Sagun Francis, said his department received an emergency call regarding […]

PM Anwar Orders RMAF, JBPM To Intensify Cloud Seeding In Northern Peninsula

PUTRAJAYA, May 5 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has directed the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) and the Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) to step up cloud seeding operations in northern Peninsular Malaysia in view of the hot and dry weather. Anwar, who is also Finance Minister, said the operations must be carried out urgently. “We are aware that northern Kedah, in particular, is experiencing a longer-than-usual dry spell, causing difficulties for farmers and padi growers. “As such, we have instructed the RMAF to intensify cloud seeding, and I have also asked JBPM, which has relatively smaller capacity, to continue the operations over the next few days,” he said at a press conference on the global supply crisis here today. Yesterday, Anwar also instructed the Meteorological Department to expedite similar operations in critically affected states, particularly Kedah and Perlis. He said the move is an urgent response to current weather conditions, adding that the use of drone technology should be explored to overcome logistical constraints and ensure smoother implementation of the operations. -- BERNAMA PUTRAJAYA, May 5 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has directed the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) and the Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) to step up cloud seeding operations in northern Peninsular Malaysia in view of the hot and dry weather. Anwar, who is also Finance Minister, said the operations must be carried out urgently. “We are aware that northern Kedah, in particular, is experiencing a longer-than-usual dry spell, causing difficulties for farmers and padi growers. “As such, we have instructed the RMAF to intensify cloud seeding, and I have also asked JBPM, which has relatively smaller capacity, to continue the operations over the next few days,” he said at a press conference on the global supply crisis here today. Yesterday, Anwar also instructed the Meteorological Department to expedite similar operations in critically affected states, particularly Kedah and Perlis. He said the move is an urgent response to current weather conditions, adding that the use of drone technology should be explored to overcome logistical constraints and ensure smoother implementation of the operations. -- BERNAMA

PUTRAJAYA, May 5 (Bernama) — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has directed the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) and the Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) to step up cloud seeding operations in northern Peninsular Malaysia in view of the hot and dry weather. Anwar, who is also Finance Minister, said the operations must be […]