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Two MBPJ's ‘Skuad Pantas” personnel showcasing the interior of the newly launched multipurpose van to be used in emergency and disaster operations. — File Picture[/caption]
By Norhayati Umor
PETALING JAYA, Jan 31 — The Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ) has launched a multipurpose van to assist the emergency and disaster operations of its immediate response team, also known as ‘Skuad Pantas’.
The vehicle would be able to occupy five people at a time and can be modified into a mobile office for the convenience of the team members at any given time and place.
“The van is also equipped with storage spaces for uniforms and documents, and has video surveillance as well as disaster relief equipment,” said PJ mayor Datuk Mohd Sayuthi Bakar.
To date, 19 personnel are registered as part of the immediate response team under MBPJ. The team is also equipped with another multipurpose van, a four-wheel-drive vehicle, and four motorcycles with a capacity of 250 and 150cc.
Among the emergency and disaster cases that the team handles include flash floods, landslides, storms, fallen trees, accidents and fires.
