Perak Fire Dept conducting safety checks on caves

Perak Fire and Rescue Department director Azmi Osman (fourth from left) and Kek Look Seah president Chung Yew Tong during a visit to the Kek Lok Tong cave temple in Ipoh on Thursday (Nov 7).

IPOH: The Perak Fire and Rescue Department is now conducting checks on about 30 caves in the state to ensure they do not pose a threat to the people.

State Fire and Rescue Department director Azmi Osman said these included caves for recreational purposes, temples and non-recreational sites.