One Nation One Number - 999

999, is the nationwide emergency number in Malaysia (and most of the commonwealth country). The nationwide 999 operating system manned by Telekom Malaysia and operates 24hrs daily. 999 can be dialed through fix-line phone or 112 through mobile phone with regardless which provider you used. When there is no emergency case, but you need public service such as police, ambulance or fire & rescue, don't call 999. Call your local non-emergency number.

For emergency case, call 999, a telephone operator will ask you which emergency service you need:

Police
Fire & Rescue
Emergency Ambulance

Tell the operator your location and what service you need? For example, if the emergency happened required emergency ambulance service. Tell the telephone operator that you need ambulance service, your call will be diverted to local hospital or emergency ambulance service provider.

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999 Emergency Call

Emergency services are organizations that ensure public safety by addressing different emergencies. Some agencies exist solely for addressing certain types of emergencies whilst others deal with ad hoc emergencies as part of their normal responsibilities. Many agencies will engage in community awareness and prevention programs to help the public avoid, detect, and report emergencies effectively.

There are three services which are almost universally acknowledged as being core to the provision of emergency care to the populous, and are often government run. They would generally be summoned on a dedicated emergency telephone number, reserved for critical emergency calls. They are: Police, Fire & Rescue Service and Emergency Medical Service.

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