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New Straits Times
21-05-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
Fire & Rescue Dept to expand AI use in building plan approvals
SEREMBAN: The Fire and Rescue Department of Malaysia will expand the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology in processing building plans, says its deputy director-general (development) Othman Abdullah. He said the department had implemented a pilot project using the AI system at the Kulim Fire and Rescue Station in Kedah and the Kulai station in Johor. "We are moving in that direction (AI usage). "The pilot project currently applies to buildings of three or four storeys only. "In the future, we will focus on larger-scale developments. "The advantage of using AI is that it is faster, more efficient, and maintains integrity," he told reporters at the opening ceremony of the 2025 Negri Sembilan Fire and Rescue Dept Industry Lead Body (ILB) Seminar. "With this AI system, all submissions are entered digitally into specific profiles, he said. When a building plan is uploaded into the system, it will automatically process the details and identify whether they comply with regulations, he said. "Previously, the department had to examine them manually, one by one." He said the pilot project has also enabled the issuance of the Certificate of Completion and Compliance (CCC) to be completed within a day, compared to 14 days through the manual method. – Bernama
The Sun
19-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
TFST revives 166 private housing projects worth over RM11 bln as of April
PUTRAJAYA: The Task Force on Sick and Abandoned Private Housing Projects (TFST) has revived 166 private housing projects, involving 19,205 houses, with a combined gross development value (GDV) of RM11.58 billion from Jan 1 to April 30 this year. Deputy Minister of Housing and Local Government Datuk Aiman Athirah Sabu said that of the total, 49 projects were revived from April 1-30, covering 7,413 houses with a GDV of RM3.96 billion. 'Of the 49 projects that were successfully tackled in April, 45 projects received their Certificate of Completion and Compliance (CCC) while four have resumed smooth progress,' she said in a statement after chairing TFST Meeting No 3/2025 today. He added that as of April 30, the TFST had identified and monitored 233 delayed private housing projects, 339 sick projects and 114 abandoned projects nationwide. For comparison, the TFST identified and monitored 360 sick projects and 267 delayed projects as of March 31. 'Overall, the delayed, sick and abandoned private housing projects involved a GDV of RM101.98 billion, comprising 119,964 houses,' she said. She added that the TFST will continue to play a key role as a solution platform in addressing problematic private housing project issues by proposing effective solutions to protect the interests of buyers.
The Sun
19-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
TFST revives 166 housing projects worth over RM11b as of April
PUTRAJAYA: The Task Force on Sick and Abandoned Private Housing Projects (TFST) has revived 166 private housing projects, involving 19,205 houses, with a combined gross development value (GDV) of RM11.58 billion from Jan 1 to April 30 this year. Deputy Minister of Housing and Local Government Datuk Aiman Athirah Sabu said that of the total, 49 projects were revived from April 1-30, covering 7,413 houses with a GDV of RM3.96 billion. 'Of the 49 projects that were successfully tackled in April, 45 projects received their Certificate of Completion and Compliance (CCC) while four have resumed smooth progress,' she said in a statement after chairing TFST Meeting No 3/2025 today. He added that as of April 30, the TFST had identified and monitored 233 delayed private housing projects, 339 sick projects and 114 abandoned projects nationwide. For comparison, the TFST identified and monitored 360 sick projects and 267 delayed projects as of March 31. 'Overall, the delayed, sick and abandoned private housing projects involved a GDV of RM101.98 billion, comprising 119,964 houses,' she said. She added that the TFST will continue to play a key role as a solution platform in addressing problematic private housing project issues by proposing effective solutions to protect the interests of buyers.
Barnama
19-05-2025
- Business
- Barnama
TFST Revives 166 Private Housing Projects Worth Over RM11 Bln As Of April
PUTRAJAYA, May 19 (Bernama) -- The Task Force on Sick and Abandoned Private Housing Projects (TFST) has revived 166 private housing projects, involving 19,205 houses, with a combined gross development value (GDV) of RM11.58 billion from Jan 1 to April 30 this year. Deputy Minister of Housing and Local Government Datuk Aiman Athirah Sabu said that of the total, 49 projects were revived from April 1-30, covering 7,413 houses with a GDV of RM3.96 billion. "Of the 49 projects that were successfully tackled in April, 45 projects received their Certificate of Completion and Compliance (CCC) while four have resumed smooth progress,' she said in a statement after chairing TFST Meeting No 3/2025 today.
The Star
07-05-2025
- General
- The Star
S'gor in a fix over unowned ponds
Flood mitigation works along Sungai Kandis in Klang is one of the 32 projects under DID. — KK SHAM/The Star The status of over 300 flood retention ponds in Selangor are unknown as the developers who sold off all units in their projects decades ago, are either no longer in business or bankrupt. State infrastructure and agriculture committee chairman Datuk Izham Hashim said over 300 retention ponds in Selangor were 'absent of an owner' hence putting the state government in a fix. 'Absent ownership of these retention ponds creates challenges in maintenance. 'Ensuring the ponds effectively store and release surface runoff is crucial,' he told reporters after chairing the infrastructure development meeting at Klang Royal City Council (MBDK). Izham said the over 300 ponds still served their flood prevention purpose despite ownership issues. 'We have carried out a census on flood retention ponds. Out of 600 ponds, more than 100 are under the purview of Selangor Drainage and Irrigation Department (DID). Izham: Selangor taking over 55 retention ponds in Klang. 'Not many are under local councils; most of the ponds are under third parties – developers who have not surrendered the ponds to the authorities for decades,' he said. Izham said Selangor government was working out a method to tackle the issue as it involved private land and the state did not want to be drawn into a legal dispute. 'Selangor is in the midst of taking over 55 retention ponds in Bandar Puteri and Bandar Botanic in Klang. 'For new developments, we have made it compulsory for developers to hand over the ponds before the Certificate of Completion and Compliance (CCC) is issued,' he added. (The CCC certifies building safety and regulatory standards.) Izham said regular maintenance of those ponds was critical to ensure effective function. 'Important aspects of maintenance work include removing accumulated sediment, controlling wild vegetation and ensuring effective operations. 'Ponds are desilted twice annually but at times once a year, depending on the area,' he said. On a similar matter, Izham said 17 projects aimed at addressing flood issues in Klang were scheduled for completion before October 2025 as part of short-term measures carried out by the state. 'The projects costing RM3.35mil are being implemented at 13 flood hotspots in Klang.' Among them are Kampung Johan Setia, Taman Teluk Pulai and Kampung Bukit Kapar. 'For the medium-term, 10 projects have been planned costing RM8.2mil while in long-term, there are five projects costing RM36mil in the pipeline.' He added that 32 flood mitigation projects in Klang, costing RM47.55mil, were being managed by DID. Izham said a working paper on the decision by the MBDK infrastructure development meeting would be tabled at the Selangor Economic Action Council meeting, in the next two weeks, for state government approval.
