Proritise Safety, Emergency Services In Sg Buloh Infrastructure Planning - Ramanan

PETALING JAYA, March 9 (Bernama) --  Sungai Buloh Member of Parliament Datuk Seri R. Ramanan has urged local authorities and developers to prioritise safety and emergency response services when planning infrastructure in the constituency.

He stressed the importance of ensuring that both new and existing developments comply with proper safety and accessibility regulations, adding that he would engage with all relevant stakeholders, including local authorities and developers, to address these concerns.

“We will also work closely with all residents' associations in the Sungai Buloh constituency, to advocate for policy changes. These changes include mandatory fire safety audits for residential and commercial developments, and ensuring that emergency routes remain unobstructed at all times. Every second counts, and every life matters,” he said.

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Ramanan, who is also the Deputy Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Minister, said this during the ‘Seminar on Safety and Security’, attended by residents of Tropicana, representatives from the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) and the Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department as well as members of the Tropicana Residents Association, at the Tropicana Golf & Country Resort Club, today.

Ramanan’s speech was read out by his special officer Vignesvaran Gunasagaran.

Ramanan also stressed the need for a fire station in Kota Damansara, as the nearest one currently serving the area is in SS2, which could delay emergency response times.

“The distance between our community and the nearest fire station significantly impacts response times, which can be the difference between life and death in an emergency. Fires spread rapidly, and every second matters. This is why we urgently need a dedicated fire station closer to our community, to ensure quicker emergency responses,” he said.

Ramanan added that the MADANI Government remains committed to prioritising safety and emergency preparedness in national development initiatives.

“We are committed to ensuring that fire stations, police stations, and emergency services are strategically located to serve communities efficiently,” he said.

“Additionally, we will advocate for stricter building regulations to ensure that all new developments incorporate proper fire safety measures and unobstructed emergency routes,” he added.

-- BERNAMA