ANTHONY LEE TEE Architect Centre Sdn Bhd, accredited architect and trainer What are the chances of a fire incident occuring at a high-rise residential building compared with a mixed development (residences atop a commercial podium)? If poorly managed, all types of properties are at risk due to faulty fire protection and fire-fighting equipment, obstructions in staircases and defective fire doors, which render them unsafe.
Often when we read the papers or hear on the news about a tragic case of electrocution, we feel sorry for the victims and their families.
Lack of awareness and lack of action even when there is awareness are public enemies number one when it comes to fire safety and prevention.
One common practice among homeowners once they’ve received the keys to their new homes is to start checking out the unit for cracks and leaks.
Be it your workplace or your home, a building can actually help save you during a fire.
PETALING JAYA (Oct 20): The Malaysian Institute of Estate Agents (MIEA) Penang is hosting its fifth property exhibition from Oct 26 to 29 at Queensbay Mall, Penang and for the first time, the event will officially include primary properties in the market.
PETALING JAYA (Oct 20): Sheraton Hotels and Resorts has opened the Sheraton Petaling Jaya at Jalan Utara, next to the Pinnacle Petaling Jaya shopping mall.
KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 20): Mitrajaya Holdings Bhd has bagged a job to be the contractor for the main building works for a condominium project in Precinct 15, Putrajaya, for a contract price of RM132.
KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 19): Bina Darulaman Bhd's net profit for the third quarter ended Sept 30, 2017 (3QFY17) plunged 67.
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