Mid Valley City closed until further notice after fire incident
In a statement to the bourse, IGB Bhd said the management of Mid Valley City confirmed that an incident occurred at its premises earlier in the morning.
How safe are our buildings?
On June 14, 2017, the stillness of the night was rudely shattered at 12.
Thick smoke at Pavilion Kuala Lumpur caused by a kitchen fire
KUALA LUMPUR (March 31): A kitchen fire incident at Dragon-i Peking Duck Restaurant Pavilion Kuala Lumpur appears to have started from the kitchen’s duck roasting area on the first floor of the mall on Wednesday (March 30), according to the Malay Mail.
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.
