Fire Dept reminds shopping malls to ensure emergency exits remain accessible during CMCO
Thursday, 04 Jun 2020 05:51 AM MYTA ‘No Entry’ sign is displayed at one of The Curve shopping mall’s various entry points in Petaling Jaya May 28, 2020. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Bomba officials from both states found emergency exits at both malls obstructed and informed the management of these malls of the potential hazards and recommended changes. He expressed empathy for shopping malls; like everyone else, they are facing confusing and uncertain times dealing with the Covid-19 pandemic.
Kuala Lumpur Bomba Fire Safety Division assistant director Nor Mahathir Mohamad, who ran checks on the Mid Valley Megamall on Friday, also confirmed that several emergency exits were indeed obstructed, even though they are unlocked. found that despite being obstructed or blocked off, these exits, some of which are emergency exits, were unlocked and can be utilised in times of emergencies.
“The mall has also made sure there are sufficient security personnel available to direct traffic flow in case of an emergency,” he added. Acting general manager of The Curve, Gina Long Ahmad, elaborated on the challenges the mall has faced in operating under a pandemic, stressing that the safety of shoppers was a priority.
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