PORTAL RASMI
JABATAN PERDANA MENTERI
AGENSI PENGURUSAN BENCANA NEGARA
JABATAN PERDANA MENTERI
AGENSI PENGURUSAN BENCANA NEGARA
TOKYO – Gempa bumi berukuran 6.1 magnitud menggegarkan perairan Semenanjung Nemuro di timur Hokkaido, Jepun, pagi Khamis, menurut Agensi Meteorologi Jepun (JMA).
Gegaran berlaku pada jam 8.08 pagi waktu tempatan (2308 GMT Rabu) di kawasan cetek luar pesisir tenggara semenanjung tersebut.
JMA memaklumkan, gempa itu mungkin menyebabkan perubahan kecil pada paras air laut di sepanjang pantai timur Lautan Pasifik Hokkaido, namun tiada risiko kerosakan atau amaran tsunami dikeluarkan setakat ini. – Agensi
PUTRAJAYA, June 19 — Malaysia and Russia are expected to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on disaster management cooperation later this year.
Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said the MoU would establish a practical framework for joint training, knowledge exchange and coordinated emergency response.
“As Asean Chair this year, Malaysia remains committed to regional leadership in disaster response,” he said at a joint press conference with Russian Emergency Situations Minister Colonel General Alexander Kurenkov here today.
Ahmad Zahid, who also chairs the Central Disaster Management Committee, said Malaysia welcomed Russia’s offer to provide capacity-building programmes for Malaysian officers — including a specialised training course in Vladivostok this September.
“We are exploring broader collaboration, including technology transfer in unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) applications for disaster monitoring,” he said.
He added that Malaysia’s National Disaster Management Agency (Nadma) was among the first to respond to the recent earthquake in Myanmar, operating alongside international teams including Russia’s RUS-03.
Malaysia and Russia have also agreed to conduct joint search and rescue (SAR) training between the Special Malaysia Disaster Assistance and Rescue Team (SMART) and the RUS-03 team.
Ahmad Zahid expressed appreciation for Russia’s offer to train the SMART team and for inviting senior officers from the Fire and Rescue Department of Malaysia to attend a specialised course at a top university in St Petersburg.
He also welcomed Emercom’s cultural ensemble, describing its participation as a meaningful gesture that fosters people-to-people ties and deepens the bilateral relationship.
He said Emercom’s visit marked a significant step forward in disaster management cooperation between both countries.
Ahmad Zahid also acknowledged the strong working relationship between Nadma and Emercom, especially through platforms such as the International Search and Rescue Advisory Group (Insarag) and the Asean Committee on Disaster Management (ACDM).
He added that he looked forward to attending an international conference and disaster management event hosted by Russia in Azerbaijan.
Earlier today, Ahmad Zahid received a courtesy call from Kurenkov, which he said marked an important milestone in bilateral ties.
Meanwhile, Kurenkov said the meeting covered key areas such as training and education for firefighters and rescue personnel.
“Emercom’s academies offer a wide range of programmes for international specialists — not only for firefighters and rescuers, but also for medics, dog handlers and UAV operators,” he said.
He noted Emercom’s interest in learning about Malaysia’s modern fire and rescue training methods and the importance of exchanging best practices.
He added that both countries are committed to enhancing early warning systems and risk communication for natural disasters, especially in prevention, prediction and risk management using space monitoring and remote sensing technologies.
“In Russia, these functions are handled by the National Crisis Management Centre. Overall, our countries have great potential for deeper cooperation in managing the aftermath of natural and manmade disasters,” he said. — Bernama
PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia and Russia are expected to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on cooperation in disaster management this year.
Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi (pic) said the MoU will serve as a practical framework for joint training, knowledge exchange and coordinated emergency response.
"As Asean Chair this year, Malaysia remains committed to regional leadership in disaster response," he told a joint press conference with Russian Civil Defence, Emergencies and Elimination of Consequences of Natural Disasters (Emercom) Minister, Colonel General Alexander Kurenkov, here on Thursday (June 19).
Ahmad Zahid, who is also the Central Disaster Management Committee chairman, said Malaysia welcomed Russia's offer of capacity-building programmes for Malaysian officers, including a specialised training course in Vladivostok this September.
"We are exploring broader collaboration, including technology transfer in Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) applications for disaster monitoring," he added.
Ahmad Zahid said Malaysia's National Disaster Management Agency (Nadma) team was among the first to arrive in Myanmar following the recent earthquake, operating alongside international teams including Emercom’s RUS-03.
Ahmad Zahid said Malaysia and Russia agreed to conduct joint search and rescue (SAR) training between the Special Malaysia Disaster Assistance and Rescue Team (SMART) and Russia's RUS-03 team.
He also expressed appreciation to Russia for the offer to train Malaysia's SMART team and the invitation to allow senior officers from the Fire and Rescue Department of Malaysia to participate in a specialised course at a leading university in St. Petersburg.
Ahmad Zahid also values the inclusion of EMERCOM's cultural ensemble as part of the visit, describing it as a meaningful gesture that fosters people-to-people ties and strengthens the foundation of the long-standing bilateral relationship between Malaysia and Russia.
He said EMERCOM's visit marks an important milestone in enhancing Malaysia and Russia's cooperation in disaster management.
He also expressed appreciation for the strong working relationship between Nadma and EMERCOM, particularly through regional initiatives under the International Search and Rescue Advisory Group (Insarag) and the Asean Committee on Disaster Management (ACDM).
Ahmad Zahid said he is looking forward to attending the upcoming international conference and the disaster management event hosted by Russia in Azerbaijan.
Earlier, Ahmad Zahid received a courtesy call from Kurenkov, marking an important milestone in enhancing Malaysia and Russia's cooperation in disaster management.
Meanwhile, Kurenkov said that during the meeting, several key areas were discussed, including the professional training and education of firefighters and rescue personnel.
"Emercom’s academies offer a wide range of programmes for international specialists, not only for firefighters and rescuers but also for medics, dog handlers and UAV operators," he added.
He also emphasised Emercom’s interest in understanding Malaysia's modern approaches to fire and rescue training, noting the value of exchanging best practices.
In addition, he said both sides are committed to improving mutual early-warning capabilities and risk communication related to natural disasters, particularly in the areas of prevention, prediction and risk management using the systems of space monitoring and distant zoning of Earth.
"In Russia, the functions are performed by the National Crisis Management Centre. Generally, our countries have big potential for further cooperation in the sphere of elimination of natural and manmade disaster consequences," he added. - Bernama
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JOHOR BARU: A video showing a Johor traffic policeman on his knees clearing a clogged roadside drain during a flash flood has drawn widespread praise from netizens for his selfless act in the name of public safety.
The cop, attached to the Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Division of the Johor Baru (South) district police headquarters, was seen kneeling in floodwaters using his bare hands to remove debris from the blocked outlet.
The incident occurred yesterday following heavy rain which caused a stretch of road in the city to flood.
The video, uploaded to the district police's official Facebook page, has since gone viral, with social media users commending the policeman's quick thinking and compassion.
Many hailed the act as an outstanding display of commitment that went beyond the call of duty.
"Despite the rain and rising floodwaters, the policeman took it upon himself — out of care and responsibility — to ensure the safety and comfort of road users," read one comment.
"His swift action not only prevented potential accidents but also helped restore traffic flow in the affected area," another user wrote.
"This is the kind of dedication we salute… a reminder that the police are here not just to enforce the law, but to protect the public, come rain or shine," said another.