00:00I am aware of a recent news report about a complaint from a bomb squad
00:05following the announcement of a bomb incentive payment
00:07which is inconsistent with their responsibilities and risks
00:12They not only have to put out the fire, but also have to prepare 24 hours
00:16for emergency work and rescue missions that are often highly risky
00:22In fact, if we look at so far, the distance between the two police officers
00:26and the low-ranking bomb, for example,
00:28is up to RM972 per year
00:32I would like to ask the Ministry of Justice to reconsider the salary and allowance
00:37so that they comply with their duties and in line with the other rescue and rescue members
00:43I highly appreciate the service and energy shared by the bomb squad members in Malaysia
00:49as stated by the Honourable Minister
00:53Although the government has implemented the SSPA
00:56However, there are still special allowances for bomb members
01:00that have not been improved for so long
01:03Allowance payments such as intensive bomb payments at RM110
01:09for 12 hours is no longer relevant and is increased in accordance with the current situation
01:14Allowance for bomb maintenance at RM200
01:17as well as service operation allowances at RM30
01:21for each operation is no longer in accordance with the risk
01:27In addition, I have also understood that
01:32such allowances as a request for a leave of absence to members who have been on duty for more than 12 hours
01:39as well as a leave of absence to staff are no longer given to bomb members
01:43Therefore, it is unreasonable to consider that they need to rest
01:49even though it is reasonable to replace them
01:52in order to ensure that they are in an optimal condition to perform their duties
01:57The government needs efficient and effective spending
02:01but do not let the welfare of our rescue members be sacrificed
02:05I would like to suggest to the government
02:08so that the welfare and allowance of these bomb members can be improved
02:12in line with the tasks and risks they face every time they are on duty
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