To bolster its emergency response capabilities, the Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) will welcome 16 specially trained K9 rescue dogs from the United Kingdom this October, with a total investment of RM2.4 million.
Fire and Rescue Department Director General Datuk Noor Hisham announced on June 5 that each dog, along with its specialized training, costs RM150,000. The initiative is part of the department’s strategic efforts to improve national readiness in disaster and search operations.
The incoming dogs — primarily English Springer Spaniels and Labrador Retrievers — were selected for their exceptional skills and adaptability to Malaysia’s tropical climate.
“These rescue dogs will be stationed across three key locations nationwide,” Noor Hisham explained. “Five will be assigned to Sabah, two to Sarawak, and the remaining nine will be based at the K9 Unit headquarters on Old Klang Road in Selangor.”
To ensure a seamless integration, three Bomba officers will travel to the UK to undergo training alongside the dogs. Upon their return, they will take on the role of training future local handlers for the search and rescue dog unit.
“This marks a significant step forward in strengthening our operational capacity during natural disasters and emergency search missions,” Noor Hisham added.
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