Melaka Seeks Three New Fire Stations to Boost Safety

The state of Melaka is seeking federal approval to establish three new fire stations, a move aimed at enhancing public safety and reducing emergency response times across the region. The state government has identified specific locations for these much-needed facilities.

Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab. Rauf Yusoh announced that the proposed sites are Selandar and Seri Mendapat in the Jasin district, and Kuala Linggi in Masjid Tanah. These locations were chosen based on current development trends and population growth in the respective areas. The Chief Minister highlighted Kuala Linggi as a priority due to its strategic position as Melaka's northernmost mukim, which currently experiences longer response times from existing fire stations.

"In Kuala Linggi, the response time from the nearest fire station can take between 20 to 30 minutes," Ab. Rauf explained. He noted that Kuala Linggi is geographically closer to the fire station in Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan, than to any station within Melaka. "That is why we are requesting the federal government to pay attention to the construction of a fire station in Kuala Linggi to ensure residents receive better safety assurance."

The announcement was made during the inauguration of the Cheng Fire and Rescue Station (BBP), the 11th in Melaka. This new station, built at a cost of approximately RM44 million through a federal-state collaboration using a land swap method, is expected to serve around 91,000 residents in the Cheng and Paya Rumput areas. Additionally, Melaka has taken a pioneering step by appointing representatives from the Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) as members of its local government councils, integrating fire safety considerations more directly into urban planning.

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In Kuala Linggi, the response time from the nearest fire station can take between 20 to 30 minutes. That area is also closer to the Port Dickson Fire Station compared to stations in Melaka. That is why we are requesting the federal government to pay attention to the construction of a fire station in Kuala Linggi to ensure residents receive better safety assurance.