Majority of Malaysian homes not insured for fire damage — Zurich Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 15): A majority of Malaysian homeowners (59%) are not covered for fire damage, with fire losses estimated at RM2.
Three hurt by explosion at factory in Segamat
JOHOR BAHRU (Dec 13): Two Fire and Rescue Department officers and a factory emergency response team (ERT) personnel were hurt when an explosion occurred during a fire at a factory in Taman Perindustrian Segamat 2, Segamat on Saturday (Dec 11).
Melaka firefighter dies after losing consciousness during flood rescue operation
MELAKA (Oct 21): A Melaka Tengah Fire and Rescue Department firefighter passed away this morning, after losing consciousness during a flood rescue operation at Kampung Sungai Putat, Ayer Keroh yesterday (Oct 20).
UK: Panels ‘commonly used on buildings’ failed fire tests carried out in 2004
KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 17): Panels “commonly used on buildings in the UK” failed fire tests carried out back in 2004, the BBC reported yesterday.
Lesson from Grenfell: Are buildings in Malaysia safe from flammable ACP?
On June 14, 2017, 72 lives were claimed by the fire tragedy at Grenfell Tower (UK) in the wee hours.
Limited impact from lockdown
While the ongoing Full Movement Control Order (MCO) which started on June 1, 2021 is expected to negatively impact Kuala Lumpur’s prime residential property market, Knight Frank Malaysia’s executive director of Research & Consultancy Judy Ong believes the impact will not be significant.
Singapore: Building owners in hot soup for occupying premises without valid fire cert
KUALA LUMPUR (May 12): Six building owners in Singapore have been charged for occupying premises without valid fire certificates, Channel News Asia (CNA) reported the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) saying today.
Two units of Bukit OUG condo gutted by fire, no injuries reported
BUKIT JALIL (April 23): Residents of Bukit OUG Condominium were in shock late Thursday night when they saw the viral video of the top floor units in their community engulfed in fire with debris falling from the roof of the building.
Singapore: Jail time for man who ‘set fire to hotel towels’
KUALA LUMPUR (April 21): The customer is not always right.
Fire at wood-products maker Dominant’s factory, warehouse
KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 25): Dominant Enterprise Bhd said today there was a fire outbreak at the wood-products manufacturer's factory and warehouse in Muar, Johor, on Saturday (Jan 23).
