What do RM30.06m estimated losses suggest about ongoing fire risks?

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RM30.06m estimated losses indicate that fire-related incidents are still causing measurable damage during the first half of the year
Between Jan 1 and June 22 this year, the Labuan Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) recorded 137 fire incidents out of 277 emergency calls, and estimated losses from those incidents totalled RM30.06 million. While JBPM also reported RM528,591,390 in property saved through fire and rescue operations, the RM30.06 million loss figure shows that fires are continuing to result in financial damage rather than being fully prevented.
JBPM recorded 277 emergency calls, including 137 fire incidents, with losses at RM30.06m
JBPM said it responded to 277 emergency calls in the period, made up of 137 fire incidents, 138 rescue operations and two special service calls. Within those fire incidents, the estimated losses were RM30.06 million, meaning the department’s workload included repeated fire events with tangible impact.
The RM30.06m loss sits alongside RM528.59m in property saved, showing both damage and successful rescue
JBPM estimated the value of property successfully saved at RM528,591,390, while losses were RM30,061,025. The coexistence of large savings and significant losses suggests that, even with active fire and rescue operations, fires can still cause measurable harm during the same timeframe.
The losses were highlighted during the opening of a new volunteer fire brigade station
JBPM deputy director-general (Development) Datuk Othman Abdullah linked the statistics to the need for continued attention to fire safety and community preparedness. The remarks were made when officiating the opening of the Tanjung Aru Volunteer Fire Brigade (PBS) station in Labuan, placing the RM30.06m losses within a broader effort to strengthen local readiness.
JBPM points to volunteer brigades and equipment support as part of ongoing preparedness
Othman said Labuan has five active volunteer fire brigades, with 88 registered volunteers, including Tanjung Aru (established in 2007) with 20 members and basic firefighting assets. He also noted that volunteer brigades work as partners for fire prevention awareness and early emergency response, and JBPM handed over fire prevention equipment to Community Fire units and firefighting equipment to the Tanjung Aru brigade to bolster community capabilities.

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