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

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

Source : https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/02/03/039bomba039-term-linked-to-historic-roots-of-portuguese-era-in-melaka-says-state-fire-and-rescue-director