PUTRAJAYA: Some 11,000 Fire and Rescue Department officers and personnel at 315 stations nationwide will be on duty during the Chinese New Year celebration this year. “The department is also conducting several programmes including exhibition at several rest and relax areas to create awareness among road users on fire safety,” said Zuraida. Hamdan later told reporters that only 20 per cent of the department's personnel had their leave approved for the Chinese New Year celebration. “PLUS, which is the operator of the highways, have provided the department with locations to station our men during this festive period. “The department will work closely with other government agencies at these locations to provide assistance to road users,” he said.

Source: New Strait Times January 24, 2020 12:22 UTC