Jman888 Moderator August 19, 2014 Share August 19, 2014 One body recovered, search at MRT construction site continues The Star/Asia News Network | Tuesday, Aug 19, 2014 PETALING JAYA - Rescuers have recovered one body and are working to retrieve two more people believed to be trapped underneath a concrete span which collapsed at the MRT construction site in Kota Damansara on Monday night. Selangor Fire and Rescue department operations director Mohd Sani Harul said the body of the victim was retrieved at about 2.34am, Tuesday. "We are still working to retrieve the remaining workers. "We have to cut the concrete slab in order to retrieve them ... it will take some time," he said when contacted. Mohd Sani added that he could not confirm whether the two workers were alive or not. In a statement, Mass Rapid Transit Corporation Sdn Bhd (MRT Corp) confirmed that a span of the MRT guideway had dislodged from its piers and fallen on the ground below at 8.30pm Monday. The incident occurred while work to construct the parapet for the guideway was being carried out. The span, made up of 14 units of segmented box girders, is 38m in length and weighs 300 tonnes. MRT Corp confirmed that the three workers trapped were Bangladesh nationals Mohamad Faruk Khan, Mohammad Elahi Hossain and Mohammad Alauddin Mollik. "No members of the public were involved in the incident as there is no access to the site. The location of the incident site is within the former RRI land near the future Kwasa Damansara MRT Station. "Investigations have commenced to determine the cause of the incident," the statement said. MRT Corp Chief Executive Officer Datuk Wira Azhar Abdul Hamid, who was at the site, expressed deep regret over the incident. "Although investigations are underway, MRT Corp assumes full responsibility for the incident. Once investigations are completed, action on those responsible will be taken," he said. ↡ Advertisement 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albeniz Turbocharged August 19, 2014 Share August 19, 2014 At first glance, I thought it was Serangoon MRT. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kangadrool Supersonic August 19, 2014 Share August 19, 2014 Same. At first glance, I thought it was Serangoon MRT. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watwheels Supersonic August 19, 2014 Share August 19, 2014 Whoa, got mrt going to Selangor? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jman888 Moderator August 19, 2014 Author Share August 19, 2014 i wonder will anyone be taking the mrt when it was completed Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ktglfc Hypersonic August 19, 2014 Share August 19, 2014 Brought back bad memories of our Nicol Highway collapse arising from the MRT work .... Hopefully we can all learn from this Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
13177 Supersonic August 19, 2014 Share August 19, 2014 Thought since when sg has a selangor mrt station?! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vid Hypersonic August 19, 2014 Share August 19, 2014 Why must they name it MRT too? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wt_know Supersonic August 19, 2014 Share August 19, 2014 even msia high speed ... better let it run for 1-2 years then i dare to take Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sosaria Turbocharged August 19, 2014 Share August 19, 2014 It may just be a 'wayang' and we'll know for sure in a few days' time. But for now, respect! MRT Corp CEO quits over fatal incident at construction site http://www.thestar.com.my/News/Nation/2014/08/19/MRT-CEO-Resigns/ PETALING JAYA: MRT Corp CEO Datuk Azhar Abdul Hamid has resigned over Monday night's construction site accident in Kota Damansara that claimed three lives. "As of tomorrow, I am no longer the CEO," he told a press conference at the site here Tuesday. Azhar said he had always been very strict over safety measures at MRT sites but such incidents had occurred over and over again. "I have done my best, but I have evidently failed and therefore will be handing over my duties. "I was told that some security measures were not followed by the sub-contractors and if that really is the case, I will make sure MRT Corp never works with them again," he said. He said that despite his departure from the company, he would see the case through and ensure that the families of the deceased be given justice. Three Bangladeshi workers were killed when a concrete span at the site collapsed at 8.30pm. Meanwhile, it is learnt that MRT Corp's stakeholder relations and land management director Haris Fadzilah Hassan would take over until the Government appoints a new CEO. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joseph22 Turbocharged August 19, 2014 Share August 19, 2014 (edited) who still want to buy the condo propose to build in the middle of singapore and Johor at the straits of Malacca?? Edited August 19, 2014 by Joseph22 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaiyotakamli Supersonic August 19, 2014 Share August 19, 2014 Malaysia Boleh! If they built HSR, I would think twice to take Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neutrino Supercharged August 19, 2014 Share August 19, 2014 Malaysia Boleh! If they built HSR, I would think twice to take You sound like you are unaware of any fatalities during construction of Singapore MRT. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vega Turbocharged August 19, 2014 Share August 19, 2014 300 tons!! I think the bodies will become a sheet of paper liao....... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vid Hypersonic August 19, 2014 Share August 19, 2014 It may just be a 'wayang' and we'll know for sure in a few days' time. But for now, respect! MRT Corp CEO quits over fatal incident at construction site http://www.thestar.com.my/News/Nation/2014/08/19/MRT-CEO-Resigns/ PETALING JAYA: MRT Corp CEO Datuk Azhar Abdul Hamid has resigned over Monday night's construction site accident in Kota Damansara that claimed three lives. "As of tomorrow, I am no longer the CEO," he told a press conference at the site here Tuesday. Azhar said he had always been very strict over safety measures at MRT sites but such incidents had occurred over and over again. "I have done my best, but I have evidently failed and therefore will be handing over my duties. "I was told that some security measures were not followed by the sub-contractors and if that really is the case, I will make sure MRT Corp never works with them again," he said. He said that despite his departure from the company, he would see the case through and ensure that the families of the deceased be given justice. Three Bangladeshi workers were killed when a concrete span at the site collapsed at 8.30pm. Meanwhile, it is learnt that MRT Corp's stakeholder relations and land management director Haris Fadzilah Hassan would take over until the Government appoints a new CEO. Even if wayang, at least they tried. Down here is "Not my fault", "One time incident", "Move on" [:|] 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darthrevan Supercharged August 19, 2014 Share August 19, 2014 PETALING JAYA: MRT Corp CEO Datuk Azhar Abdul Hamid has resigned over Monday night's construction site accident in Kota Damansara that claimed three lives. the only thing in Malaysia worth respecting Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaiyotakamli Supersonic August 19, 2014 Share August 19, 2014 You sound like you are unaware of any fatalities during construction of Singapore MRT. Who dont know sg one but the CEO resign immediately which is in singapore dont have 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optramagnum 6th Gear August 19, 2014 Share August 19, 2014 Sad. Lives are put at risk at expense of urbanization. Every time I read something like this, I will feel that very new day is a bonus, live your life to the fullest. Wish the injured a speedy recovery. ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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