Firefighters Persuade Man in Women's Clothing to Step Back from Bridge Ledge

Ipoh, Malaysia – A swift response by the Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) prevented a potential tragedy today when firefighters successfully persuaded a 24-year-old man, dressed in women's clothing, to step back from the edge of a pedestrian bridge.

The incident occurred on Jalan Bercham, where the man was found standing precariously on the side of the overpass. Alerted by members of the public, the bomba (fire department) received the emergency call at 9:42 a.m. A team was dispatched and arrived at the scene by 9:55 a.m.

Firefighters engaged the man, providing advice and reassurance for approximately 10 minutes. Their efforts proved successful, and the man was safely brought down from the bridge. He sustained an injury to his hand during the ordeal.

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The operations chief then made a situational assessment before directing members to carry out a rescue operation by providing counseling and persuading the victim for about 10 minutes.

Akmar Hisham Basor, head of the Meru Raya Fire and Rescue Station, stated that the man appeared to be acting due to personal issues. Following the rescue, the man was handed over to the Ministry of Health Malaysia (KKM) for necessary medical treatment and further assessment.

The operation involved seven firefighters, a Fire Rescue Tender vehicle, six police officers, and two KKM personnel. The situation was brought under control by 10:40 a.m. and the operation concluded fully by 11:10 a.m., highlighting the coordinated efforts to resolve the sensitive situation.

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The victim was subsequently handed over to Ministry of Health Malaysia (KKM) personnel for treatment and further action.