Covid-19: Malaysia’s daily new infections drop further to 1,063

Mar 16

KUALA LUMPUR (March 16): New Covid-19 cases in Malaysia dropped further to 1,063 today, bringing the country's cumulative coronavirus infections to 326,034.

Cypark partners Johor state for waste-to-energy project

Mar 16

KUALA LUMPUR (March 16): Cypark Resources Bhd said yesterday it has entered into a cooperation agreement with the Johor state government to participate in a waste-to-energy (WTE) project in Batu Pahat, Johor.

SCIB bags RM135m EPCC job in Perak

Mar 15

KUALA LUMPUR (March 15): Sarawak Consolidated Industries Bhd (SCIB) has bagged an engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning (EPCC) job worth approximately RM135 million in Muallim, Perak.

Malaysia reports 1,354 new Covid-19 cases, four deaths today

Mar 14

KUALA LUMPUR (March 14): Malaysia reported 1,354 new Covid-19 cases and four more deaths today.

Covid-19: Five workplace-linked clusters, five community clusters detected

Mar 12

KUALA LUMPUR (March 12): Ten more Covid-19 clusters were reported today, five of which were linked to workplaces and another five were related to community infections.

Gamuda Land signs MoU to encourage outdoor activities

Mar 12

PETALING JAYA (March 12): Gamuda Land has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with 3Q Equestrian Centre (3Q Equestrian) to encourage more outdoor activities.

Supermax taps London-based Szczepaniak Astridge to design new headquarters — report

Mar 12

KUALA LUMPUR (March 12): Supermax Corp Bhd has tapped London-based architecture studio Szczepaniak Astridge to design its new headquarters in Meru, Klang.

Common defects in common areas

Mar 18

1 Architectural elements a) Hairline cracks, discolouration and efflorescence to external walls b) Unregulated use of glass in handrails c) Chipped and/or cracked wall and floor tiles Read also Ignorance is not bliss for strata property owners Different ways to check new and secondary market properties d) Inter-floor water leaks due to waterproofing issues with swimming pools, concrete flat roofs or elevated gardens e) Lack of proper gradient (falls), causing stagnant water and clogged floor traps f) Poorly-fitted timber doors and aluminum windows g) Inoperable fire doors (not closing properly) h) Rainwater splashing into lift lobbies i) Premature rust and corrosion for exposed metal elements 2 Civil & Structural Engineering elements a) Recurrent water seepage after PU injection grouting b) Water seepage through water tanks, concrete slabs and swimming pools c) Water seepage through construction joints d) Concrete shrinkage cracks e) Stagnant water on roads and in drains with inadequate gradient (falls) 3 Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) Engineering elements a) MEP installation not thoroughly tested and commissioned b) Fire protection system with unresolved faulty signals c) Unregulated residual current devices (RCD) for electrical installations d) Burst water pipes due to cracking e) Water seepage in M&E rooms – lift motor rooms, electrical switch rooms 4 Inaccessible or hard-to-reach common areas overlooked during inspection a) Plant and equipment rooms – lift motor rooms, electrical switch boards, gen-set, pumps b) Functionality of fire-fighting systems c) Sewerage and rainwater pipes concealed in boxed-up risers d) Water tanks, submersible equipment, embedded cables and in-ceiling installations e) High-level wall facades, windows, skylights and roofs f) Escape staircases g) Basement walls h) Concealed services – especially areas covered with ceilings and ID finishes i) Desk studies – adequate, accurate, endorsed, approved and as-built drawings, documentations and warranties provided to the JMB or property manager for purposes of maintenance and management (Source: Anthony Lee Tee of Architect Centre Sdn Bhd) This story first appeared in the EdgeProp.