‘Bomba’ term linked to historic roots of Portuguese era in Melaka, says state Fire and Rescue director

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MELAKA: The Bahasa Malaysia term “Bomba”, used to refer to the Fire and Rescue Department, originated from the Portuguese language that has a link to the colonial past of the historic city, says Mohd Zaidi Ma’at. Read full story

Date: 3 February, 2026 5:00 pm
Source: thestar.com.my

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