Bomba to form Orang Asli volunteer brigades in Perak and Pahang

Nor Hisham (centre) with Perak Bomba staff at the Hari Raya celebration on April 24. – BERNAMApic

IPOH: The Fire and Rescue Department aims to set up volunteer fire brigades comprising members of the Orang Asli community in the interiors of Perak and Pahang this year.

Its director-general Datuk Nor Hisham Mohammad said that while the department focused on Felda areas last year, efforts this year are being directed towards establishing units in Orang Asli settlements.