A comprehensive risk evaluation of the KTS Village residential complex, Jalan Permata, Kuching — prepared by KTS Risk Management Sdn Bhd.
The survey was carried out on 14 May 2026 at KTS Village, a residential apartment complex located along Jalan Permata in the heart of Kuching city. The inspection was conducted by Mr. Jeffry Anthony and Mr. Isaac Arthur Moses of KTS Risk Management Sdn Bhd, with Mr. Yap Min Su representing Crown Towers and Mr. Zulkipli Yakub serving as on-site guide.
This report identifies risks and potential exposures to property and business operations arising from fire and other insured perils. Recommendations are provided where improvements are required to meet local authority regulations, legal requirements, and company standards.
Distributed to: Dato (Dr.) Henry Lau, Mdm Amelia Lau, Mr. Yap Min Su, Mr. Wong Kee Choon.
Each zone within the complex was inspected and assigned a risk rating based on observed conditions at the time of the survey.
Perimeter fencing intact and serviceable. Access road clear. Landscaping tidy, signage in good order. No immediate risk concerns from a housekeeping standpoint.
Internal access road in reasonable condition, blocks structurally sound. Some areas show neglect — overgrown patches and general untidiness at ground level.
Active renovation works in progress. Construction materials and equipment on site. Mid-renovation units show exposed structural openings. Temporarily elevated fire risk from combustible materials and heat-generating tools.
Sizeable open green space, largely grassed with mature trees. Patches of exposed soil and some debris. Mature trees, if not regularly trimmed, pose a windstorm / falling branch hazard. A more structured maintenance regime is needed.
Generally in better shape than Phase 1. Access road clear, blocks well-maintained. Overgrown palm trees noted — management has confirmed trimming is scheduled before year-end.
Large, open landscaped area, noticeably better than Phase 1. Mature tree branches must be regularly trimmed; overhanging or weakened branches pose falling risk during strong winds.
Currently used as a holding area for a large number of expired fire extinguishers awaiting disposal. Cluttering this critical utility space creates housekeeping risks and could hinder pump access in an emergency.
Cluttered with tools, equipment, containers, and miscellaneous items without clear order. Fire extinguishers observed stored in the corridor outside. Disorganized combustibles would significantly worsen a fire scenario.
The facility operates a structured fire safety programme across three main systems. Hydrants and extinguishers are operational and certified; documentation practices are uneven across the three systems. The age of the alarm system and absence of adequate inspection records are areas of concern.
Consistently tested and maintained. On-site test on 14 May 2026 confirmed all hydrants fully operational with strong, reliable water pressure. Records from 2025 and 2026 are consistent.
OperationalABC 9 kg dry powder units deployed across all blocks (A–F, G, H, J, K, L, M, N, P, Q), guard house, and pump house. All registered with BOMBA. Certifications valid through September 2026. Some 2021-manufactured units are ageing but within valid period.
CertifiedTwo-part system: hand-operated bells (Blocks A–G, installed 1998) and Phase 2 electronic alarm (24V panel, call points, sirens). Phase 2 system could not be fully tested during survey. Age and absence of inspection records are concerns.
Needs VerificationTwo guards are on duty — one at the main entrance and one at the ground floor of Phase 2. A watchman clocking system monitors patrol activity with three clocking points in each phase.
The perimeter is secured with chain-link fencing along the back, right, and left wings. Access is controlled through two metal grill entrances, one designated exclusively for emergency use.
The following table consolidates all outstanding and newly raised recommendations from this survey cycle.
Stakeholders are requested to indicate their response to each recommendation below, provide a target completion date where applicable, and sign off at the bottom of this section.
By signing below, the authorised representative acknowledges receipt of this report and confirms the accuracy of the responses provided above.