Dept to engage community in fire safety and prevention

Be mindful in the kitchen: Fatimah and Khirudin (left) looking at the details of the Celik Suri programme at the launch of the Hari Raya fire safety campaign in Kuching. — ZULAZHAR SHEBLEE/The Star

KUCHING: There will be more patrols and community engagement by the Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department ahead of Hari Raya to prevent fires during the festive season.

State director Datuk Khirudin Drahman said this was important, especially as Malaysia is transitioning into the endemic phase of Covid-19, with more sectors opening up and activities being allowed.