PPRs need volunteers to monitor safety

Potential falling objects: A row of flower pots seen on the corridor of the second floor of PPR Taman Manggis in George Town, Penang.

SHAH ALAM: There are fire safety measures in place at People’s Housing Projects (PPR) but a monitoring community must be formed to enforce safety standards and for equipment to be maintained.

Urban Well-being, Housing and Local Government Minister Tan Sri Noh Omar said he had gone on numerous visits to the PPR and found ample hose pipes and fire hydrants.