Datuk Khirudin Drahman Hussain, director of the Putrajaya Fire and Rescue Department's Fire Safety Division, emphasizes the importance of public responsibility in preventing fires. He highlights recent incidents, including a factory fire and a fatal house fire, and urges households to adopt fire safety measures.
With fire outbreaks in the country remaining high, Putrajaya Fire and Rescue Department Fire Safety Division director Datuk Khirudin Drahman Hussain has called on the public to be more responsible in managing fire hazards. There were 34,389 fire-related calls in 2023, with 4,573 incidents involving properties such as factories and homes. The losses caused by these fires are estimated to be around RM2.6 billion.
On Dec 15, three premises believed to house a furniture and cardboard factory were completely razed at Taman Perindustrian Alam Jaya in Bandar Puncak Alam, Selangor. On Nov 15, an elderly woman died when a fire broke out, affecting two houses in Kampung Muhibbah, in Ranau, Sabah. One was razed while the other sustained 50% damage. Khirudin said household fires are often caused by improper use of electrical appliances, unattended flames and poor housekeeping. Many house fires begin as small incidents but escalate due to negligence. Most homeowners lack fire detection devices or fire extinguishers, and panic when a fire breaks out. Households need to have at least one fire extinguisher and if possible, instal smoke detectors in bedrooms for early warning. Having fire insurance is equally important. He said public education, community-driven initiatives, awareness programmes and on-ground leadership are vital to fostering a culture of fire prevention. Insurance company Zurich Malaysia reported in 2021 that 59% of Malaysian homeowners do not have fire coverage, and 43% are unaware that basic home insurance does not automatically cover assets and fixtures inside their homes
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