48 snakes, mostly cobras, caught in Bagan Datuk between January and May
The Civil Defence Department (APM) caught 48 snakes here between January and May this year in response to reports made by residents.
Thu Jun 01 2017
APM investigates four instructors over 'snake training' boot camp
The Perak Malaysian Civil Defence Department is investigating four of its instructors after a viral video showed schoolchildren having to wade in a muddy pool with snakes.
Tue Oct 18 2016
Sailor dies, five others suffer burns in Penang ship mishap
A sailor was killed while five others suffer burns from an explosion in a ship near the straits of Penang, Monday night.
Tue Apr 19 2016
JPAM will help to curb illegal land clearing at Cameron Highlands
The Civil Defence Department will assist other enforcement agencies in patrolling areas where land clearing is prohibited.
Sat Mar 12 2016
Sarawak: 21 people remain in flood relief centre in Serian District
The number of people staying at the sole flood relief centre in the Serian district remains the same as this evening with 21 people from five families.
Tue Mar 01 2016
70 flood victims at Serian evacuation centres as at noon
A flood relief centre in Serian has been closed, with only 70 victims from 18 families at three remaining centres, as at noon.
Mon Feb 29 2016
Sarawak floods: Two more evacuation centres closed
Another two flood evacuation centres were closed this afternoon, one each in Samarahan and Serian districts.
Wed Feb 24 2016
MMEA probes possibility of terrorists entering Malaysia through national waters
MMEA was also monitoring the immigrants from the countries carrying high risks of bringing militant ideologies into Malaysian waters.
Sat Jan 16 2016
421 flood victims still remain at four relief centres in Melaka
A total of 421 flood victims from 101 families still remaining at four relief centres in the state as of 4 pm, said Melaka Civil Defence Department director Effendy Ali.
Tue Dec 15 2015
Najib expresses sadness over death of former Pahang State Assembly Speaker
Wan Razali, 67, died at about 5.10 pm today at the Kuantan Medical Centre of complications due to diabetes and hyper tension.
Sun Nov 22 2015
Shahidan calls on ESSzone community to volunteer in civil defence dept
Voluntary services teams are needed in the Eastern Sabah Security Zone (ESSZone) to assist the Eastern Sabah Security Command (ESSCom) in its role.
Tue Nov 10 2015
49,800 JPAM members and volunteers to be deployed for floods
The Civil Defence Department (JPAM) is ready to deploy 49,800 regular members and volunteers to aid flood relief operations.
Mon Nov 02 2015
Terengganu takes immediate steps to curb fatal accidents on LPT 2
Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Ahmad Razif Abdul Rahman said among the initiatives would be stationing Malaysian Civil Defence Department teams along the route.
Tue Oct 20 2015
JPAM is now under Prime Minister's Department purview - Ahmad Zahid
Effecting from Wednesday, The Civil Defence Department (JPAM) will be placed under Prime Ministers Department (JPM).
Wed Jul 29 2015
JPAM deny allegations that aid for Kuala Krai victims was stopped
The Malaysian Civil Defence Department said false accusations were spread through the social media recently.
Mon Dec 29 2014