The opening ceremony is a milestone in improving emergency response times and enhancing public safety in the State. (Photo: Daily Express/Sherell Jeffrey)
PUTATAN: A new chapter in Sabah's emergency services began as Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming inaugurated the Putatan Fire and Rescue Station on Thursday.
The opening ceremony is a milestone in improving emergency response time and enhancing public safety in the State.
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Construction of the RM11.72 million facility began in 2021 and was completed in June 2024, overcoming challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Built on a 1.756-acre site, the Category-C fire station is equipped with modern amenities including vehicle bays, administrative offices, logistics stores, a pump house, a tower and a parade ground.
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