On behalf of Fire and Rescue Department of Malaysia and the entire organizing committee of the International Fire Conference and Exhibition (IFCEM), we wish to welcome you to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Holding this auspicious event is another milestone for the organizing committee especially FRDM as we have tried our best to make IFCEM as one of the most established avenues for local and international intellectuals, experts, scholars, corporations, and emergency entities to deliberate and exchange information and specialties in fire safety and disaster management. It has opened the door to various opportunities to all the participants in showcasing knowledge and to increase productivity in the form of published conference proceedings and trade shows to advertise to the target market and create brand awareness to the targeted range of audiences.               
As we navigate the post-pandemic era with the emerging of the complex challenges such as global warming and extreme climate changes, high population density and risks exposure, evolution of new technologies and the use alternative fuels and energy, we have to come together and find the solution which can strengthen the core tenets of common inter-institutions system between nations to overcome and mitigate the emergence of risks, new disasters and threats. Thus, with the theme “Enhancing the Capacity”, we seek the knowledge, new solutions, and strategies to face up the challenges and to enhance our preparedness and efficiency, thus optimizing the expected outcomes for the benefit of the people.