Demolition Works In Order, Says MBPJ
THE two construction companies charged in the Petaling Jaya Sessions Court over the collapse of Jaya Supermarket in Section 14, Petaling Jaya, are handling the demolition of the remaining structure.
However, the Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ) did not see any problem with the companies handling the rest of the job.
MBPJ public relations officer Zainun Zakaria said the companies had obtained the necessary approvals from the council to proceed with the remaining phases of the demolition.
“The council’s various departments have stringently assessed their applications, procedures and methods recommended for the demolition and gave approval,” she said.
She added that the council would respect the court procedure that would find out if the companies had failed to meet safety standards when they demolished the main building last year.
Directors Yap Choon Wai of CW Yap Sdn Bhd and Jason Hee Kok Hing, of Lian Hup Earth Work and Construction Sdn Bhd, appeared on behalf of their companies and pleaded not guilty to the offences.
Meanwhile, residents and business operators nearby felt that it was time to move on.
Section 14A Rukun Tetangga chairman Tee Kee Tian said the mishap had brought about various woes for traders and residents in the area, among them parking problems and a drastic drop in business.
Tee also said it was time to bring down the remaining structure safely.
The structure collapsed on May 28 last year and killed seven workers.
It was claimed that the accident happened before demolition works could start. Residents from 12 houses along Jalan 14/15 were evacuated following the incident and were put up at hotels in the area.
Meanwhile, Selangor MCA chairman Datuk Donald Lim said the matter had dragged on for too long.
He said it was unfair to the residents and business owners, who had been facing inconvenience as well as business loss as a result of the incident.
“The state and local governments should have acted faster and not wait until a year to resolve this matter.”
By Fazleena Aziz
From The Star Online 22 September 2010
THE two construction companies charged in the Petaling Jaya Sessions Court over the collapse of Jaya Supermarket in Section 14, Petaling Jaya, are handling the demolition of the remaining structure.
However, the Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ) did not see any problem with the companies handling the rest of the job.
MBPJ public relations officer Zainun Zakaria said the companies had obtained the necessary approvals from the council to proceed with the remaining phases of the demolition.
“The council’s various departments have stringently assessed their applications, procedures and methods recommended for the demolition and gave approval,” she said.
She added that the council would respect the court procedure that would find out if the companies had failed to meet safety standards when they demolished the main building last year.
Directors Yap Choon Wai of CW Yap Sdn Bhd and Jason Hee Kok Hing, of Lian Hup Earth Work and Construction Sdn Bhd, appeared on behalf of their companies and pleaded not guilty to the offences.
Meanwhile, residents and business operators nearby felt that it was time to move on.
Section 14A Rukun Tetangga chairman Tee Kee Tian said the mishap had brought about various woes for traders and residents in the area, among them parking problems and a drastic drop in business.
Tee also said it was time to bring down the remaining structure safely.
The structure collapsed on May 28 last year and killed seven workers.
It was claimed that the accident happened before demolition works could start. Residents from 12 houses along Jalan 14/15 were evacuated following the incident and were put up at hotels in the area.
Meanwhile, Selangor MCA chairman Datuk Donald Lim said the matter had dragged on for too long.
He said it was unfair to the residents and business owners, who had been facing inconvenience as well as business loss as a result of the incident.
“The state and local governments should have acted faster and not wait until a year to resolve this matter.”
By Fazleena Aziz
From The Star Online 22 September 2010
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