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Property Management: Ask the experts — Building safety

Buildings in Malaysia undergo vigorous and stringent compliance for purposes of design, construction and occupation. Generally, there are adequate laws and regulations that cover all aspects of building design, safety, piling, structure, slopes, roads, drains, fire protection, electrical installation, mechanical engineering for lifts, pumps and pipes, etc. In this respect, homeowners must be wary of unscrupulous players in the industry that deliver buildings of substandard workmanship or specifications.

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