ALOR SETAR, March 12 — The Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department has taken disciplinary action against 13 of its firefighters who have been declared bankrupt since 2020.
Its director-general, Datuk Nor Hisham Mohammad said several factors led them to be declared bankrupt, mostly for becoming guarantors to loan borrowers.
“There is also one (staff) whose name is in a company. When the company had problems, like being taken action for not subscribing to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF), he was also affected.
“Another is due to credit card debts,” he told reporters after the presentation of the Fire Service Medal, the 2024 Excellent Service Award (APC) and the 30-Year Service Certificate here…
