KUALA LUMPUR, March 29 — The Malaysian Civil Defence Force (APM) is prepared to provide humanitarian aid to victims of the earthquake that struck Myanmar yesterday, resulting in significant loss of life and affecting millions.

PUTRAJAYA, Nov 8 — The Civil Defence Force (APM) is taking proactive measures by conducting monitoring of hotspot areas prone to disasters such as floods and landslides in preparation for the northeast monsoon.

IPOH, May 17 — The Public Service Department (PSD) has approved 302 contract positions for members of the Malaysian Civil Defence Force (APM) at various levels.

KUALA NERUS, Nov 17 — A total of 5,648 areas nationwide have been identified as flood-prone during the northeast monsoon season this year.

MELAKA, Nov 2 — The Malaysian Civil Defence Force (APM) will continue the ‘Op Ramah’ initiative nationwide in preparing for the northeast monsoon, expected to start in the middle of this month.

KAJANG, Oct 5 — As many as 2,594 areas nationwide have been identified as being at risk of flooding this monsoon season based on disaster statistics recorded last year and the year before.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 4 — The public is advised to be on the alert to changes in water levels when visiting or camping at waterfalls or rivers.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 — The Civil Defence Force (APM) will streamline the recruitment of contract staff, including in terms of grade, before discussions with the Public Service Department (JPA) over approval for them to be absorbed into permanent posts.

KAJANG, May 10 — There will be no change to the standard operating procedure in handling poisonous animals as the current SOP adopted by personnel of the Civil Defence Force (APM) is comprehensive.

KUANTAN, May 6 — The Malaysian Civil Defence Force (APM) will intensify training for its members and volunteers, especially on emergency medical aid, in an effort to optimise services for the public.

IPOH, March 15 — The Civil Defence Force (APM) has been instructed to deploy volunteer personnel to help out with post-flood relief missions in areas affected by the recent floods.

KAJANG, Jan 31 — A collaboration has finally been established between the Civil Defence Force (APM) and the SAR Dogs association to jointly conduct search-and-rescue (SAR) operations, using the service of detection dogs.