1999 National Youth Award
On
5th May 1999, Vol. Capt. K. Bala led the association in achieving the
ANUGERAH BELIA NEGARA, a recognition award bestowed by the Honorable
Prime Minister, YAB Dato’ Seri Dr. Mahathir Bin Mohamad in conjunction
with the National Youth Day celebrations.
The Director-General
Medal
(The Highest Medal of The Fire and Rescue Department)
On 20th May 1999, MVFRA's Chairman,
Vol. Capt. K. Bala
was conferred the highest award of The Fire & Rescue Dept : Pingat
Ketua Pengarah Bomba
(Honorary Title of PKPB) by the Director-General of The Fire & Rescue
Dept, YAS Prof Datuk Dr. Soh Chai Hock.
On the same day, MVFRA's Deputy Chairman,
Vol. Capt. Mohd Sabeek was awarded
the Pingat Jasa Bomba (Honorary Title of PJB) by the Director-General of
Fire & Rescue Dept, YAS Prof. Datuk Dr. Soh Chai Hock.
The Fire Kids Club
Safety Workshop
On 18th July 1999, MVFRA was awarded the Certificate of Achievements by
the Director-General of Fire & Rescue Dept, YAS Prof Datuk Dr. Soh Chai
Hock for the the association’s effort for having trained more than 1,500
children throughout the country within a span of one year.
The Biggest National Flag by
using Empty Mineral Water Bottle.
This
gigantic symbol of national pride measures 29.3m by 13.2m, weighs 600kg
and has a thickness if nearly 9cm.
This giant flag is made
from 11,620 (1.5l) and 1,246 (500ml) bottles and its took 45 days to
create.
This creation was
officiated by YB Datuk Megat Junid Bin Megat Ayob, the Minister of
Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs on 16th August 1999.
On 26th December 1999, the
association received the Certificate of Appreciation from the Honorable
Prime Minister, YB Dato’ Seri Dr. Mahathir Bin Mohamad in
appreciation for building the Biggest Jalur Gemilang. It was displayed
at the Dataran Merdeka during the 42nd National Day celebrations on 31st
August 1999.
The Institution of Fire Engineers
(UK) Malaysia Branch
MVFRA received a Certificate of Appreciation from The Institution of Fire
Engineers (UK) Malaysia Branch in recognition of the volunteers’
efforts in creating public awareness on fire safety.
Loyal Service Medal
In
1995, MVFRA's Chairman, Vol. Capt. K. Bala was awarded the Pingat Jasa Bomba
(Honorary Title of PJB) by the Director-General of Fire & Rescue Dept, YAS
Prof. Datuk Dr. Soh Chai Hock.
Kampung Limau Fire Tragedy
On 14th Sept 1995, one week after the Kampung Limau Fire Tragedy, MVFRA
was presented with The Certificate of Appreciation by the Member of
Parliament, YB Datuk Kamal Hassan for the volunteers’ effort in
assisting in fire fighting and rescue operations and also providing aid to
the fire victims.
Training program for the
Handicapped, the Deaf and the Blind
On
16th October 1995, MVFRA received the PINGAT PUTERI ISLAM from The
Chairlady, YB Datin Dr. Wan Azizah in conjunction with the special
training program initiated by Capt. K. Bala for the Handicapped, the Deaf
and the Blind. This program was successfully held at the Balakong
Special School for the handicapped.
Hill View Highland Tower Tragedy
On
13th January 1994, MVFRA received the Certificate of Appreciation from
the Honorable Prime Minister, YAB Dato’ Seri Dr. Mahathir Bin Mohamad
in regconition of the volunteers’ efforts during the rescue operations
in the nation’s ,most devastating tragedy, the Hill View Highland Tower
collapsed on 11 December 1993.
The Most Active Fire & Rescue
Association
In 1994, the association was recognized as the Most Active Fire & Rescue
Association by the Fire & Rescue Department. This recognition award was
given for the association’s efforts in providing assistance during the
country’s major fire tragedies.
The Fire Hydrant Marshal 1992
In conjunction with the Hydrant Adoption Programme, the association was
conferred with The Fire Hydrant Marshal 1992 by The Deputy Minister of
Housing and Local Government, YB Datuk Usop Hj. Sukam. This award is in
recognition to the volunteer’s efforts in creating public awareness on the
importance of maintaining fire hydrants.
