Faced with an ageing fleet, Malaysia's fire department turns to robots and upgrades

JBPM director-general Datuk Seri Nor Hisham Mohammad said the move was crucial for ensuring the department remained prepared to deal with various emergencies, including fires, accidents, rescue operations and large-scale disasters.

He said the replacement of vehicles and equipment would be carried out in stages based on the age and operational capability of existing assets, including the acquisition of 80 Fire Rescue Tenders (FRTs).

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