PUTRAJAYA, Aug 30 (Bernama) – The human graphic structure used in conjunction with the 2026 National Day Celebration has been re-inspected and confirmed to be safe for use, said Putrajaya Corporation (PPj) president Datuk Mohd Sakeri Abdul Kadir. He said the latest safety inspection and verification was carried out on August 29 (yesterday) following concerns raised regarding the movement of the structure. “The structure has been confirmed to be safe for use according to the specifications, capacity and method of use set,” he said in a statement today. Mohd Sakeri said the temporary structure was installed by an appointed contractor […]

Representative Mike Steinmeier told the committee House Bill 26-94 would exempt four fee-supported funds (Highway Patrol Academy Fund, State Forensic Laboratory account, Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety Fund, Elevator Safety Fund) from the biennial sweep (statutory sweep under 33.08), arguing it preserves cash for predictable operations and workforce stability.

BEIJING, Feb 20 (Bernama-Xinhua) — China has ordered an immediate, comprehensive safety overhaul of the fireworks sales after two recent explosions revealed safety risks of the popular holiday activity, reported Xinhua. The Office of the State Council Work Safety Committee, in a notice, called for strengthening oversight of the entire supply chain, particularly the sales and discharge of fireworks, to curb the recent uptick in fireworks accidents. The move comes after two deadly accidents in Jiangsu and Hubei provinces, which underscored the risks tied to fireworks, a staple during the Spring Festival holiday but also a source of safety concern. […]

Authorities in South Korea have identified 174 of the 179 victims in the Jeju Air crash, with safety inspections underway for military and commercial aircraft, including all Boeing 737-800 models.