PUTRAJAYA: The endless cheer for “Abang Bomba” at the National Day 2023 parade was overwhelming, says its team leader.Kuala Lipis Zone 3 deputy fire superintendent Yusaimi Zulkifli said since his team debut in last year’s National Day parade, they felt closer to the people than ever before.
“We’re very grateful for the overwhelming support from the public.
“We’re glad that this year’s reception for ‘Abang Bomba’ was equally extraordinary,” he said when met after the parade.
Attention grabbers: The ‘Abang Bomba’ parade at Dataran Putrajaya in conjuction with Malaysia’s 66th National Day celebration. — FAIHAN GHANI/The Star
He added that this would motivate them to perform even better when the squad returns in next year’s edition.
“We will think of something unique as a sign of our appreciation to the people for their support.
“Today we gifted our fans with flowers, so maybe something different next year,” Yusaimi said.
The crowd at Dataran Putrajaya’s National Day parade erupted when the “Abang Bomba” of the Fire and Rescue Department squad passed by.
The fire and rescue personnel flexed their muscles as they posed atop department vehicles to applause and cheers.
A member of the K-9 unit joining in the fun. — FAIHAN GHANI/The Star
The contingent was also joined by its K-9 unit of six tracker dogs that had taken part in numerous missions.
Yusaimi said among the canines that marched with the personnel were Grouse and Pop – the furry heroes involved in the Batang Kali landslide search and rescue mission last December.
The Bomba members were part of the parade’s well-being contingent that also comprised the Civil Defence Force and Royal Malaysian Customs Department.
About 7,000 uniformed personnel, including the Royal Malaysia Police and Armed Forces took part in the parade.
