KUALA LUMPUR: The authorities are working towards ensuring the fire alarm system and its facilities at public flats in the federal territories are up to par, following the recent fire at Flat Sri Sabah in Cheras.
Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Federal Territories) Dr Zaliha Mustafa said inter-agency cooperation, specifically with the Housing and Local Government Ministry and Fire and Rescue Department, was aimed at improving the fire safety following issues highlighted by the flat dwellers.
"I believe that (the cooperation with the ministry to inspect and improve the fire alarm system) is something we should do.
"There were also certain issues we heard last night (from the residents) on the hose reel system.
"Hence, we will work together with the ministry and the Fire and Rescue Department (to address the issue)," she told reporters after visiting the victims at SK Seri Cheras temporary relief centre, today.
Present were Deputy Women, Community and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad, Kuala Lumpur City Hall Mayor Kamarulzaman Mat Salleh and Bandar Tun Razak member of parliament Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail.
Earlier, Kuala Lumpur Fire and Rescue Department confirmed that the blaze was due to an electrical wiring problem.