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2009/06/06
Stadium roof collapse: Local consultants 'not involved'
KUALA TERENGGANU: The three consultants of the Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin Stadium project - Protech Consultant, MA Consult and AZN Engineers - have denied involvement in the structural design or construction of the roof which collapsed on Tuesday morning.
A spokesperson for Protech Consultant said the involvement of the three consultant engineering firms, hired by the state government's Consultant Appointment Committee, was strictly in the civil and structural works of the main stadium structure.
"The construction of the stadium roof was not in the original contract as it was a separate 'design and build' project, vetted by the state government's Tender Committee and approved by the Public Works Department.
"It was a specialised job and efforts must have been made by the Tender Committee to make sure the successful applicants were competent to handle the work."
He said various trips were made by the committee to South Korea to visit the facilities and factories there in order to be satisfied with its choice of a South Korean company.
"This was in addition to the study trips to Greece and the United Kingdom to make sure that the stadium was at par, if not better, than the best stadiums in the world."
The spokesperson believed there was nothing wrong with the design or materials used as all engineering values and calculations had to be verified.
"The design is sound. During the monsoon season, the roof did not get blown off by the strong winds. That showed it had passed the wind tunnel or wind load test.
"I believe, on paper, the roof structure was safe. Even before the proposal design was accepted, it had to have the endorsement of an independent consultant here."
He said perhaps the problem was with the installation or the use of fabrication construction materials of dubious standard.
"The roof was a little asymmetrical from when it was first installed but some experts said it was supposed to move around a bit before settling in place.
"Another problem was during the defect-liability period. The maintenance works had to be done by the contractors and since they were in South Korea, it might have taken them a while to get here."
Sunday, June 7, 2009
Stadium roof collapse report ready in a month
Saturday June 6, 2009
Stadium roof collapse report ready in a month
KUALA LUMPUR: The initial report on the Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin Stadium roof collapse in Terengganu is expected to be ready in a month, said Works Minister Datuk Shaziman Abu Mansor.
The full report would be presented to the Cabinet in six months by an independent committee tasked with the investigation, he added.
“It will identify the causes of the collapse but will not pinpoint who is at fault. It will also submit a recommendation on the repair work,” he told reporters when visiting SMK Setapak Indah that had cracks due to subsiding soil yesterday. — Bernama
Stadium roof collapse report ready in a month
KUALA LUMPUR: The initial report on the Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin Stadium roof collapse in Terengganu is expected to be ready in a month, said Works Minister Datuk Shaziman Abu Mansor.
The full report would be presented to the Cabinet in six months by an independent committee tasked with the investigation, he added.
“It will identify the causes of the collapse but will not pinpoint who is at fault. It will also submit a recommendation on the repair work,” he told reporters when visiting SMK Setapak Indah that had cracks due to subsiding soil yesterday. — Bernama
MB raps PWD over shoddy job on aquatic complex
Sunday June 7, 2009
MB raps PWD over shoddy job on aquatic complex
By R.S.N.MURALI
KUALA TERENGGANU: The failure of the state Public Works Department (PWD) to oversee the construction of the Batu Burok Aquatic Complex here and subsequently failing to conduct periodic checks on the completed sporting facilities has drawn flak from Mentri Besar Datuk Ahmad Said.
Ahmad, who made a surprise visit to the complex yesterday, was visibly upset when he discovered numerous defects in the structure of the RM18mil building.
“Since day one, the PWD should have scrutinised the construction. The roof is leaking and water is lying stagnant in several parts of the building,” he said.
Ahmad said the PWD engineers should have checked on the materials used for the construction of the complex as its proximity to the beachfront meant the materials should be able to withstand adverse weather.
He said the PWD engineers and architects should have been more responsible by conducting constant checks from the start of the construction until the completion.
“They should also have taken into account the cost of the maintenance of the complex if the building materials were not according to specification; this oversight has resulted in imprudent expenses for the state.”
Ahmad was also disappointed to see that the steel pillars supporting the canvas roof at the complex had corroded after just one year.
“The pillars in the complex should have been coated with anti-rust.
“And, luckily, this roof is made of canvas or else we could have another incident of a roof collapsing in the state,” he said, adding that he would call for immediate remedial works.
Meanwhile, Terengganu Swim-ming Association secretary Yan Kong Lee said the defects at the stadium were actually reported to PWD last year.
He added that the leaks in the roof had also damaged facilities and computers at the office inside the aquatic centre.
MB raps PWD over shoddy job on aquatic complex
By R.S.N.MURALI
KUALA TERENGGANU: The failure of the state Public Works Department (PWD) to oversee the construction of the Batu Burok Aquatic Complex here and subsequently failing to conduct periodic checks on the completed sporting facilities has drawn flak from Mentri Besar Datuk Ahmad Said.
Ahmad, who made a surprise visit to the complex yesterday, was visibly upset when he discovered numerous defects in the structure of the RM18mil building.
“Since day one, the PWD should have scrutinised the construction. The roof is leaking and water is lying stagnant in several parts of the building,” he said.
Ahmad said the PWD engineers should have checked on the materials used for the construction of the complex as its proximity to the beachfront meant the materials should be able to withstand adverse weather.
He said the PWD engineers and architects should have been more responsible by conducting constant checks from the start of the construction until the completion.
“They should also have taken into account the cost of the maintenance of the complex if the building materials were not according to specification; this oversight has resulted in imprudent expenses for the state.”
Ahmad was also disappointed to see that the steel pillars supporting the canvas roof at the complex had corroded after just one year.
“The pillars in the complex should have been coated with anti-rust.
“And, luckily, this roof is made of canvas or else we could have another incident of a roof collapsing in the state,” he said, adding that he would call for immediate remedial works.
Meanwhile, Terengganu Swim-ming Association secretary Yan Kong Lee said the defects at the stadium were actually reported to PWD last year.
He added that the leaks in the roof had also damaged facilities and computers at the office inside the aquatic centre.
Former exco man: Opposition merely looking for a scapegoat
Sunday June 7, 2009
Former exco man: Opposition merely looking for a scapegoat
KUALA TERENGGANU: Former state executive councillor Datuk Wan Hashim Wan Salleh blasted Opposition leaders here for blaming the state government over the collapse of Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin Stadium’s roof.
Wan Hisham, who previously helmed the Infrastructure, Public Amenity and Communi-cation committee under former Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Idris Jusoh, said: “They are just looking for a scapegoat. This is definitely unethical.”
Opposition leaders should wait for the outcome of the probe into the mishap before pointing fingers at others, he said yesterday.
He was commenting on a statement by state PAS deputy information chief Dr Alias Razak who said the state government had responded lackadaisically to complaints brought up last year on the flaws spotted on the roof frame of the stadium.
“It is the norm for the Opposition to pin the blame on the state government for every single thing,” he said.
“Previously, they faulted us even on issues like the under-performance of students. This is their way of scoring political mileage.”
Wan Hisham also urged the Public Works Department to investigate the collapse from all aspects including engineering, design and construction of the structure.
Former exco man: Opposition merely looking for a scapegoat
KUALA TERENGGANU: Former state executive councillor Datuk Wan Hashim Wan Salleh blasted Opposition leaders here for blaming the state government over the collapse of Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin Stadium’s roof.
Wan Hisham, who previously helmed the Infrastructure, Public Amenity and Communi-cation committee under former Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Idris Jusoh, said: “They are just looking for a scapegoat. This is definitely unethical.”
Opposition leaders should wait for the outcome of the probe into the mishap before pointing fingers at others, he said yesterday.
He was commenting on a statement by state PAS deputy information chief Dr Alias Razak who said the state government had responded lackadaisically to complaints brought up last year on the flaws spotted on the roof frame of the stadium.
“It is the norm for the Opposition to pin the blame on the state government for every single thing,” he said.
“Previously, they faulted us even on issues like the under-performance of students. This is their way of scoring political mileage.”
Wan Hisham also urged the Public Works Department to investigate the collapse from all aspects including engineering, design and construction of the structure.
Tuanku Mizan upset with stadium incident, says MB
Sunday June 7, 2009
Tuanku Mizan upset with stadium incident, says MB
By R.S.N. MURALI
KUALA TERENGGANU: Yang di-Pertuan Agong Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin is disappointed over last Tuesday’s roof collapse of the stadium in Gong Badak named after him.
Mentri Besar Datuk Ahmad Said, who sought an audience with the King to brief him about the mishap, said Tuanku Mizan was unhappy with the incident.
Ahmad met Tuanku Mizan on two occasions, once on the same day the mishap occurred; and again Friday when he produced photographs of the devastation at the stadium.
“His Highness seemed sad and disappointed over the mishap,” he said after accompanying police on a crime prevention round at the city centre on Friday night.
Tuanku Mizan had opened the RM300mil stadium, with a seating capacity of 50,000 on May 10 last year — just weeks before Terengganu hosted Sukma 2008.
The stadium is touted to be the biggest in the east coast and was the first in Asia to be equipped with a roof shaped like a turtle.
Ahmad said Tuanku Mizan was also upset with the extent of damage at the stadium.
He said the state is willing to make public the outcome of the probe conducted by Public Works Department.
“We will release the final report so that those responsible (in the construction and maintenance) will not be able to repeat such blunder.”
Ahmad said the state is ready to help the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission in its probe into the collapse.
“So far, the commission has not contacted me or my officers on this, but we will be transparent and divulge all crucial information regarding the stadium if we are asked to do so.”
Tuanku Mizan upset with stadium incident, says MB
By R.S.N. MURALI
KUALA TERENGGANU: Yang di-Pertuan Agong Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin is disappointed over last Tuesday’s roof collapse of the stadium in Gong Badak named after him.
Mentri Besar Datuk Ahmad Said, who sought an audience with the King to brief him about the mishap, said Tuanku Mizan was unhappy with the incident.
Ahmad met Tuanku Mizan on two occasions, once on the same day the mishap occurred; and again Friday when he produced photographs of the devastation at the stadium.
“His Highness seemed sad and disappointed over the mishap,” he said after accompanying police on a crime prevention round at the city centre on Friday night.
Tuanku Mizan had opened the RM300mil stadium, with a seating capacity of 50,000 on May 10 last year — just weeks before Terengganu hosted Sukma 2008.
The stadium is touted to be the biggest in the east coast and was the first in Asia to be equipped with a roof shaped like a turtle.
Ahmad said Tuanku Mizan was also upset with the extent of damage at the stadium.
He said the state is willing to make public the outcome of the probe conducted by Public Works Department.
“We will release the final report so that those responsible (in the construction and maintenance) will not be able to repeat such blunder.”
Ahmad said the state is ready to help the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission in its probe into the collapse.
“So far, the commission has not contacted me or my officers on this, but we will be transparent and divulge all crucial information regarding the stadium if we are asked to do so.”
Umno Youth: Time to continue talks with PAS
KUALA TERENGGANU: Umno Youth hopes that the discussion between Umno and PAS can be continued following the re-election of Nasharudin Mat Isa as the PAS deputy president on Saturday.
Its chief Khairy Jamaluddin said Umno Youth maintained an open mind on cooperation with PAS because after the last general election, the question of bilateral discussions between the two parties had begun to be talked about.
"With Ustaz Nasharudin's victory, the 'muzakarah' or discussion agenda can be continued," he told reporters after a Terengganu Youth programme organised in collaboration with the Terengganu state government and state Umno on Saturday night.
Khairy, who is also the Member of Parliament for Rembau, said the discussion might not reach the level of forming a pact or an official cooperation. - Bernama
Its chief Khairy Jamaluddin said Umno Youth maintained an open mind on cooperation with PAS because after the last general election, the question of bilateral discussions between the two parties had begun to be talked about.
"With Ustaz Nasharudin's victory, the 'muzakarah' or discussion agenda can be continued," he told reporters after a Terengganu Youth programme organised in collaboration with the Terengganu state government and state Umno on Saturday night.
Khairy, who is also the Member of Parliament for Rembau, said the discussion might not reach the level of forming a pact or an official cooperation. - Bernama
MB raps PWD over shoddy job on aquatic complex
KUALA TERENGGANU: The failure of the state Public Works Department (PWD) to oversee the construction of the Batu Burok Aquatic Complex here and subsequently failing to conduct periodic checks on the completed sporting facilities has drawn flak from Mentri Besar Datuk Ahmad Said.
Ahmad, who made a surprise visit to the complex yesterday, was visibly upset when he discovered numerous defects in the structure of the RM18mil building.
“Since day one, the PWD should have scrutinised the construction. The roof is leaking and water is lying stagnant in several parts of the building,” he said.
Ahmad said the PWD engineers should have checked on the materials used for the construction of the complex as its proximity to the beachfront meant the materials should be able to withstand adverse weather.
He said the PWD engineers and architects should have been more responsible by conducting constant checks from the start of the construction until the completion.
“They should also have taken into account the cost of the maintenance of the complex if the building materials were not according to specification; this oversight has resulted in imprudent expenses for the state.”
Ahmad was also disappointed to see that the steel pillars supporting the canvas roof at the complex had corroded after just one year.
“The pillars in the complex should have been coated with anti-rust.
“And, luckily, this roof is made of canvas or else we could have another incident of a roof collapsing in the state,” he said, adding that he would call for immediate remedial works.
Meanwhile, Terengganu Swim-ming Association secretary Yan Kong Lee said the defects at the stadium were actually reported to PWD last year.
He added that the leaks in the roof had also damaged facilities and computers at the office inside the aquatic centre.Star
Ahmad, who made a surprise visit to the complex yesterday, was visibly upset when he discovered numerous defects in the structure of the RM18mil building.
“Since day one, the PWD should have scrutinised the construction. The roof is leaking and water is lying stagnant in several parts of the building,” he said.
Ahmad said the PWD engineers should have checked on the materials used for the construction of the complex as its proximity to the beachfront meant the materials should be able to withstand adverse weather.
He said the PWD engineers and architects should have been more responsible by conducting constant checks from the start of the construction until the completion.
“They should also have taken into account the cost of the maintenance of the complex if the building materials were not according to specification; this oversight has resulted in imprudent expenses for the state.”
Ahmad was also disappointed to see that the steel pillars supporting the canvas roof at the complex had corroded after just one year.
“The pillars in the complex should have been coated with anti-rust.
“And, luckily, this roof is made of canvas or else we could have another incident of a roof collapsing in the state,” he said, adding that he would call for immediate remedial works.
Meanwhile, Terengganu Swim-ming Association secretary Yan Kong Lee said the defects at the stadium were actually reported to PWD last year.
He added that the leaks in the roof had also damaged facilities and computers at the office inside the aquatic centre.Star
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