{
  "id": 19116961,
  "title": "Frequent road crashes prompts construction of fire station in Ciku next year",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/frequent-road-crashes-prompts-construction-of-fire-station-in-ciku",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-09T07:39:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/regional/2026/11/1573966/frequent-road-crashes-prompts-construction-fire-station-ciku-next"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Kota Bharu: The Kelantan Fire and Rescue Department plans to build a new fire station in Ciku next year, in response to a rising number of road crashes in Gua Musang and Kuala Krai. Director Farhan Sufyan Borhan revealed that this Category D fire station is part of the department's 2027 budget plans, with construction anticipated to take 30 months to complete. Farhan explained that the new station will enhance the department's operational capabilities in regions prone to frequent crashes.\n\nIn addition to the new station, Farhan announced a service continuity plan for all 22 stations during the northeast monsoon season. This plan aims to maintain operational functionality during severe flooding, learning from past incidents in 2014 and 2024 that affected some fire stations. Farhan stated that the department will identify suitable locations within local areas, so that fire and rescue services remain accessible despite disrupted roads.\n\nMoreover, Farhan mentioned that firemen would continue following their usual leave schedules, although the situation would be reassessed depending on weather conditions and operational needs. Any potential freeze on leave would be determined by the prevailing circumstances and preparedness levels.",
  "summary": "KOTA BARU: The Kelantan Fire and Rescue Department will get a new station in Ciku next year to strengthen emergency responses, particularly over frequent road crashes in Gua Musang and Kuala Krai.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}