Kuala lumpur: The Fire and Rescue Department of Malaysia (JBPM) today received 30 new Fire Rescue Tender (FRT) engines worth RM60 million to significantly boost its capabilities. Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming announced that these vehicles were acquired through a smart initiative under the Public-Private-People Partnership (4P) model. This initiative aims to replace fire engines that are over 20 years old with units that offer more comprehensive and efficient services.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the acquisition was made possible through strategic cooperation between JBPM and China. This collaboration follows negotiations between Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Chinese Premier Li Qiang. The announcement was made during the Handing-Over Ceremony of Fire Engines and Ops Siaga Raya 2026. Chinese Ambassador to Malaysia Ouyang Yujin and JBPM director-general Datuk Nor Hisham Mohammad were also present at the event.

In his speech, Minister Nga highlighted that the cooperation model pioneered by JBPM has set a new benchmark for government procurement, especially concerning cost management and a more efficient procurement timeframe. He emphasized that this move not only strengthens the operational capabilities of the Fire and Rescue Department but also ensures that public safety is safeguarded more effectively.