M’sian buildings designed after 2017 ready to withstand earthquakes, says don
Source from: The Star, Original Article KUALA LUMPUR: Most of the new government buildings designed after 2017 are ready to withstand earthquakes, says Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) Engineering Seismology and Earthquake Engineering Research group leader Prof Dr Azlan Adnan. Azlan, ...
Earthquakes in Malaysia: Should we be worried and how to reduce its impact on our buildings?
Source from: iProperty, Original Article Hazard from earthquakes is not a current concern although Malaysia has been hit with sizable earthquakes in the recent decade. It has to be kept in mind that the potential for destruction grows each day as ...
Higher DE of RM30.6 billion allocated for state projects in 2020
Source from: New Straits Times, Original Article KUALA LUMPUR: Total development expenditure (DE) for state-level projects has risen from RM28.9 billion in 2010 to RM30.6 billion in 2020, excluding DE for projects than span multiple states, said Deputy Finance Minister ...
12MP focuses on welfare, social security, people-centric projects
Source from: New Straits Times, Original Article KUALA LUMPUR: The 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP) will prioritise the people’s welfare, social protection and people-centric projects in light of the Covid-19 pandemic situation, said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Economy) Datuk ...
Local property market on a recovery path, says Napic
Source from: New Straits Times, Original Article The local property market is set for recovery, according to the National Property Information Centre (NAPIC). Napic said the acceleration of the National COVID-19 Immunisation Programme and the ability to achieve National Recovery ...
Time to reduce development plot ratio to prevent overcrowding and stave off spread of Covid-19, says Penang councillor
Source from: The Malay Mail, Original Article GEORGE TOWN, Aug 26 ― It is time to come up with policies for the future that can prevent the spread of Covid-19 and other viral infections such as a reduction in plot ...
Prasarana wants thorough investigation over LRT Shah Alam project site incident
Source from: New Straits Times, Original Article KUALA LUMPUR: Prasarana Malaysia Bhd (Prasarana) has instructed its contractor to carry out a thorough investigation in to an incident at the LRT Shah Alam (formerly known as LRT3) construction site in Bandar ...
Ensure safety of building at all stages of construction
Source from: New Straits Times, Original Article LETTERS: With reference to Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye’s article early last month – “Regular Checks Vital” – I wish to respectfully add on a couple of points. The Chairman of Alliance for Safe Community touched ...
Ensuring safety of our building
Source from: New Straits Times, Original Article LETTERS: The collapse of the 12 storey residential building at Champlain Towers South at South Florida, United States, on June 24, 2021, killing at least five people and leaving 156 more unaccounted for, has ...
CIDB gets nod to immunise some 40,000 construction workers
Source from: The Malay Mail, Original Article KUALA LUMPUR, June 17 — The Malaysian Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) today offered COvid-19 vaccination to 40,000 workers in the construction industry to accelerate the rate of vaccination for economic frontliners. Senior Works Minister Datuk ...