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Amad expressed gratitude for the swift response of the fire department, but by the time they arrived, the fire had spread extensively, making it difficult for firefighters to put it out quickly. - Screengrab obtained from videos on social media

The victims were buried by earth and concrete of the U box culvert while they were doing drainage construction work. Photo courtesy of Fire and Rescue Department

Sharin Yusmar (left) during a briefing to Bernama reporter Hasnah Jusid (right) before conducting Technical Rope Rescue training at Gunung Nuang recently. Photo by Bernama

Kuala Lumpur’s Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) acting director, Rozihan Anwar Mamat said such rescue operation drills are necessary for their personnel to be better prepared to face similar cases in the future. - File photo by Bernama

Two firemen from the Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department Diving Team who were fully equipped with scuba gear were seen descending into the hole at 3.06am. Photo by Bernama

The ‘something special’ that will be announced by the Housing and Local Government Ministry, during the 2025 Budget is undoubtedly a topic of speculation and anticipation, especially among the Malaysian public and the Fire and Rescue Department personnel.

The government is urged to review the salaries of Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department personnel, as their current earnings are not commensurate with the scope of work they perform. - Photo: 123RF

The husband of the Indian national victim of the sinkhole remains steadfast at the scene, awaiting the latest updates on the search and rescue (SAR) operation for his wife, Vijayaletchumi, who went missing in the sinkhole incident at Jalan Masjid India. - Bernama photo.

Members of the Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department and the Malaysian Civil Defence Force are actively continuing search and rescue (SAR) operations for the Indian national who was a victim of the sinkhole incident at Jalan Masjid India. Photo by Bernama

The victim's husband (seated on the right) waits for updates on the search and rescue operation for his wife in front of Masjid India on Saturday.