Lessons From Hong Kong's Apartment Fire

Edison Beh, Fire Safety Engineer, Safety Services and Logistics

01-Dec-25 07:45

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Last week's high-rise fire in Hong Kong which has claimed more than 140 lives has prompted difficult questions about the safety of densely populated urban living, which applies to Malaysia as well. Edison Beh, a registered fire safety engineer from Safety Services and Logistics, shares insights into fire safety preparedness and how we can improve.

Check out also : https://www.bfm.my/content/podcast/we-need-to-take-fire-safety-seriously

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