Malaysian Civil Defense Force in Penang had significant events in early December 2018. International Volunteer Day (Hari Sukarelawan Antarabangsa) was celebrated on 2^nd December 2018 with the meaningful Theme of “Volunteer Build Resilient Communities” (Sukarelawan Membina Komuniti Berdaya Tahan).

On 7^th December 2018, MCPF Penang SLC Member / North-East DLC Vice-Chairman (II) Felix Chuah Gim Chuan was promoted from Major to Lt. Colonel. Syabas & Tahniah!

Angkatan Pertahanan Awam Malaysia (APM) held their Celebration Dinner at G. Hotel on 9^th December 2018. Spotted in their full regalia were MCPF EXCO / MCPF Penang SLC Member Lt. Col (PAB) Dato’ Ong Poh Eng, MCPF Penang SLC Member / North-East DLC Vice-Chairman (II) Lt. Col (PAB) Felix Chuah Gim Chuan and MCPF Penang SLC Member / SPS DLC Secretary Capt. (PAB) Paramguru Balan Moghan.