KUALA LUMPUR, The Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) gets special attention as the department received the highest allocation in history with an increase of RM60 million in Budget 2024, said Local Government Development Minister Nga Kor Ming.
Nga said it showed the MADANI government's commitment, especially Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, who is also the Finance Minister, in recognising the Wira Merah (heroes in red).
"I am pleased to announce that in 2024, JBPM's procurement and development expenditure will increase by another RM60 million, making the total allocation the highest in history.
"I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude and congratulations to the Ministry of Finance for always listening to our concerns and understanding the needs of JBPM personnel," he said at a press conference after inaugurating the Manjalara Fire and Rescue Station (BBP) here, today.
This year JBPM received an allocation of RM206,645,300 and the allocation is increased to RM267,605,200 next year.
Also present were Youth and Sports Minister who is also Segambut MP Hannah Yeoh, and JBPM director-general Datuk Seri Abdul Wahab Mat Yasin.
The RM9 million Manjalara BBP is built on 0.41 hectares of land and is equipped with vehicle bays, an administrative office, logistics storage, a tower, a parade ground, and other facilities, including two Fire Rescue Tenders (FRT) and two utility vehicles.
"2024 will be a productive year for JBPM as we planned to build four new BBPs with a total cost of RM40 million. These stations will be located in Permatang Tinggi in Penang, Shah Alam in Selangor; Benta in Pahang and Kluang in Johor," he added.
Meanwhile, Nga said the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) reported that the Northeast Monsoon (MTL) is expected to occur from next month until March 2024.
"Therefore, the ministry through JBPM has initiated comprehensive preparations involving manpower and assets to face the monsoon season. I urge the public to be cautious when selecting destinations for vacations and leisure activities during the monsoon season," he said.
Source: BERNAMA News Agency