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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.
The Sun
22-05-2025
- The Sun
Vandalised fire hose reel system hindered residents' early response in PPR fire
MELAKA: Vandalism to the fire hose reel system has left residents helpless in responding to a fire that claimed the life of a child at the Krubong People's Housing Project (PPR) here last week. Melaka Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) director Mohd Zaidi Ma'at said that apart from the system, the fire extinguishers provided at the PPR were also not usable, despite being maintained according to schedule. 'The cause of the fire at one of the PPR units is still under investigation and involves various aspects, but from initial findings and interviews with residents, there were elements of vandalism on the fire hose reel system and fire extinguishers. 'This irresponsible act left residents unable to use the equipment for early firefighting efforts before the fire brigade arrived at the scene,' he told reporters here today. He said this after the opening of the Melaka Fire Safety Organisation Seminar 2025 by Deputy Housing, Local Government, Drainage, Climate Change and Disaster Management Committee chairman Zulkiflee Mohd Zin today. The event was also attended by Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department Deputy Director General (Development), Othman Abdullah. Mohd Zaidi said the firefighting team arrived within eight minutes, under the set key performance indicator (KPI) response time of 10 minutes, and they did not have any major problems in extinguishing the fire at the scene. He said the Fire and Rescue Department would carry out inspection and enforcement operations to address the issue of vandalism and ensure that firefighting equipment placed in residential premises, especially strata or multi-storey types. He said five PPRs and 147 apartments were identified for the inspection, and the department would not compromise with issues of vandalism or unscheduled maintenance to ensure that the equipment involved was always in good condition and could be used in times of emergency. On May 16, it was reported that a four-year-old boy died after being trapped in a fire at a PPR unit in Krubong.
The Sun
22-05-2025
- The Sun
Vandalised fire hose reel system hindered residents' early response
MELAKA: Vandalism to the fire hose reel system has left residents helpless in responding to a fire that claimed the life of a child at the Krubong People's Housing Project (PPR) here last week. Melaka Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) director Mohd Zaidi Ma'at said that apart from the system, the fire extinguishers provided at the PPR were also not usable, despite being maintained according to schedule. 'The cause of the fire at one of the PPR units is still under investigation and involves various aspects, but from initial findings and interviews with residents, there were elements of vandalism on the fire hose reel system and fire extinguishers. 'This irresponsible act left residents unable to use the equipment for early firefighting efforts before the fire brigade arrived at the scene,' he told reporters here today. He said this after the opening of the Melaka Fire Safety Organisation Seminar 2025 by Deputy Housing, Local Government, Drainage, Climate Change and Disaster Management Committee chairman Zulkiflee Mohd Zin today. The event was also attended by Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department Deputy Director General (Development), Othman Abdullah. Mohd Zaidi said the firefighting team arrived within eight minutes, under the set key performance indicator (KPI) response time of 10 minutes, and they did not have any major problems in extinguishing the fire at the scene. He said the Fire and Rescue Department would carry out inspection and enforcement operations to address the issue of vandalism and ensure that firefighting equipment placed in residential premises, especially strata or multi-storey types. He said five PPRs and 147 apartments were identified for the inspection, and the department would not compromise with issues of vandalism or unscheduled maintenance to ensure that the equipment involved was always in good condition and could be used in times of emergency. On May 16, it was reported that a four-year-old boy died after being trapped in a fire at a PPR unit in Krubong.
