Malaysia Donates Portable Fire Extinguishers To 100 Mosques In Pekanbaru

KUALA LUMPUR, April 25 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian government, through its Consulate General in Pekanbaru, has donated portable fire extinguishers (APAR) to 100 mosques in Pekanbaru, Riau, Indonesia, as part of efforts to enhance the local community’s preparedness for fire incidents.

Malaysia’s Consul in Pekanbaru, Mohammed Hosnie Shahiran Ismail, said the initiative was funded by the Malaysia-Indonesia Strategic Relations Fund managed by Malaysia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

“This contribution reflects the Malaysian government’s concern for the local community,” he told Bernama.

Mohammed Hosnie Shahiran presented the fire extinguishers to mosque administrators on Friday. Also present was a representative of Pekanbaru Mayor Markarius Anwar.

The initiative is a collaboration between the Malaysian Consulate in Pekanbaru, the Fire and Rescue Department (DAMKAR), and the Pekanbaru Office of the Ministry of Religious Affairs.

Meanwhile, Markarius expressed his appreciation to the Malaysian Consulate in Pekanbaru, describing the contribution as a meaningful gesture of care.

“We all hope that fires can be prevented, but if they do occur, the fire extinguishers can serve as an initial step to put out the flames,” he said.

Previously, the Malaysian Consulate in Pekanbaru also upgraded a clinic at the Ma’had Tafaqquh Tahfiz Centre in Riau, funded by the Malaysia-Indonesia Strategic Relations Fund last year.

-- BERNAMA