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The Sun
06-08-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
Alor Gajah Flood Mitigation Phase 1 ready by 2026
ALOR GAJAH: The Alor Gajah Flood Mitigation Plan (RTB) Phase 1 project, which began in August 2022, has now recorded physical progress of 66 per cent and is expected to be fully completed in January 2026. State Housing, Local Government, Drainage, Climate Change and Disaster Management Senior Exco Datuk Rais Yasin said that despite a slight delay of four per cent from the original schedule due to utility and land issues, the overall implementation of the project is still on track. 'This project is expected to benefit 1,275 residents who are often affected by floods, especially in the Taman Sri Bayu area, surrounding housing estates and several villages in the Rembia state constituency,' he said when met by the media after accompanying Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh to inspect and attend a briefing at the project site in Seri Pengkalan, here today. Earlier, Ab Rauf spent almost 30 minutes inspecting the location, which was also attended by State Public Works, Infrastructure, Public Amenities and Transport Exco, Datuk Hameed Mytheen Kunju Basheer, State Science, Technology, Innovation and Digital Communications Exco Datuk Fairul Nizam Roslan and Melaka Irrigation and Drainage Department (JPS) director, Ir. Mohd Adnan Ahmad Fauzi. Meanwhile, Rais said the high-impact project which includes the construction of a 10-hectare flood reservoir has now achieved 87 per cent progress, in addition to the one-kilometre Sungai Alor Gajah upgrade work in Taman Sri Bayu 2 which has reached 62 per cent, and the construction of a 350-metre flood barrier has been fully completed. 'More importantly, when the original project worth RM17 million is completed, the flood area will be reduced is an estimated 418 hectares,' he said. Rais added that the Chief Minister's visit, which is the second time to review the progress of the project, is a sign of continued support for efforts to improve the drainage and flood protection systems in the area. 'God willing, this project will be completed as expected and will provide great benefits to the residents. Although there are minor delays, everything is still under control and in implementation,' he said. - Bernama
New Straits Times
23-05-2025
- General
- New Straits Times
Five PPRs, 147 flats to undergo fire checks after blaze kills boy
MELAKA: The Fire and Rescue Department will conduct full-scale enforcement operations to strengthen fire safety systems across all People's Housing Projects (PPRs) and flats in the state after a fire claimed the life of a four-year-old boy at PPR Krubong here. Melaka Fire and Rescue Department director, Assistant Fire Commissioner Mohd Zaidi Ma'at, said the inspections would identify and eliminate fire hazards at the premises, including faulty fire safety equipment such as hydrants, hose reels and extinguishers, whether due to lack of maintenance or acts of vandalism. "I have instructed officers to carry out thorough inspections at all apartment blocks in Melaka to ensure that firefighting equipment is in good condition and fully operational during emergencies," said Zaidi. "We have identified five PPRs and 147 apartment buildings to be included in the operation. "The inspections will begin this week, and a comprehensive report will be compiled for all premises involved," he said at a press conference after officiating the JBPM Melaka 2025 Fire Organisation Seminar at a resort here yesterday," he added. The event was officiated by Housing, Local Government, Drainage, Climate Change and Disaster Management senior deputy executive councillor, Datuk Zulkiflee Mohd Zin. Also present was Fire and Rescue Department deputy director-general (development), Othman Abdullah. Mohd Zaidi said legal action could be taken under Section 8 of the Fire Services Act 1988 (Act 341) for the removal of fire hazards if it was found that residents had vandalised firefighting systems or equipment at PPRs or flats. "I urge Joint Management Bodies (JMBs) and building management to set up community fire brigades or safety organisations to carry out preliminary inspections of fire safety systems at their premises," he said.
New Straits Times
23-05-2025
- General
- New Straits Times
Five PPRs, 147 flats in Melaka to undergo fire checks
MELAKA: The Fire and Rescue Department will conduct full-scale enforcement operations to strengthen fire safety systems across all People's Housing Projects (PPRs) and flats in the state. Melaka Fire and Rescue Department director, Assistant Fire Commissioner Mohd Zaidi Ma'at, said the inspections would identify and eliminate fire hazards at the premises, including faulty fire safety equipment such as hydrants, hose reels and extinguishers, whether due to lack of maintenance or acts of vandalism. Zaidi said the initiative followed a recent fire incident at PPR Krubong which claimed the life of a four-year-old boy. "I have instructed officers to carry out thorough inspections at all apartment blocks in Melaka to ensure that firefighting equipment is in good condition and fully operational during emergencies. "We have identified five PPRs and 147 apartment buildings to be included in the operation. "The inspections will begin this week, and a comprehensive report will be compiled for all premises involved," he said at a press conference after officiating the JBPM Melaka 2025 Fire Organisation Seminar at a resort here yesterday. The event was officiated by Housing, Local Government, Drainage, Climate Change and Disaster Management senior deputy executive councillor, Datuk Zulkiflee Mohd Zin. Also present was Fire and Rescue Department deputy director-general (development), Othman Abdullah. Mohd Zaidi said legal action could be taken under Section 8 of the Fire Services Act 1988 (Act 341) for the removal of fire hazards if it was found that residents had vandalised firefighting systems or equipment at PPRs or flats. "I urge Joint Management Bodies (JMBs) and building management to set up community fire brigades or safety organisations to carry out preliminary inspections of fire safety systems at their premises," he said.
