00:01A private vehicle marked Bomba and fitted with a beacon light has landed in hot water
00:07after a video of it running a red light went viral.
00:11The five-second clip filmed in Sungai Petani shows the vehicle allegedly nearly colliding
00:17with several other vehicles.
00:19In another video that has since surfaced, the driver of the vehicle is seen screaming
00:24at a fellow road user, accusing them of not making way.
00:38In a statement on Wednesday, the Kedah Fire and Rescue Department, or JBPM,
00:45clarified that the vehicle is not an official department vehicle,
00:48nor does it belong to any volunteer fire brigade in the state.
00:53The state JBPM says it is aware of the video
00:56and action is being taken over the misuse of the department's identity.
01:01The department said such unauthorised use could mislead the public
01:05and undermine the image and credibility of the fire service.
01:09The public is also urged not to speculate or share unverified information
01:14that could cause confusion.
01:17Kedah JBPM thanked those who provided information,
01:20stressing that public cooperation is vital to keeping information accurate and authentic.
