MELAKA, Oct 30 — The Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) has inspected 28 nomination and official vote-tallying centres ahead of the 16th Melaka state election.
Melaka JBPM director Mohd Zaidi Ma’at said the inspections were conducted at the request of the Election Commission (EC) to ensure that fire safety facilities at the centres were in good working order.
“The inspections cover fire safety systems and emergency exits to ensure that safety at nomination and polling centres is given due attention.
“So far, all centres inspected have met fire safety requirements, and we are prepared to respond to any emergencies throughout the election process,” he told Bernama after the Melaka JBPM monthly assembly at the department’s state headquarters in Bukit Katil here today.
