Johor Fire and Rescue personnel fighting the flab


Johor firemen pictured in training. The department has put 143 personnel on a mandatory weight loss programme. — THOMAS YONG/The Star

SOME 143 Johor Fire and Rescue Department personnel are undergoing a mandatory six-month weight loss programme, with a Dec 31 deadline for results.

Department director Siti Rohani Nadir said those involved, representing about 10% of the state’s total force, had a body mass index (BMI) of between 30 and 40.

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