Recommendations to strengthen fire safety in housing accommodation

Safer homes: The Fire Services Act should provide clear fire safety provisions for housing accommodation such as apartments, student ­dormitories, and heritage properties.

The Fire Services Act 1988 has been amended with the passing of the Fire Services (Amendment) Bill 2025 in the Dewan Rakyat on March 5. Aimed at enhancing the operations of the Fire and Rescue Department (FRD), the key amendments include provisions for:

i. Enhancing regulatory oversight on volunteer fire brigades;