Press Statement: Urgent Call for Strengthened Fire Safety and Workplace Safety Standards in Public Institutions

A press statement dated 18 December 2024 expresses deep concern over a recent fire at the Ministry of Housing, Land, and Urban Development in Male' City that spread to neighbouring government ministries, the Male' City Council Vital Registration Office, businesses and private residences, with no casualties or injuries reported. The statement calls on stakeholders to strengthen enforcement of the Occupational Safety and Health Act, fireproof infrastructure, relocate and digitize public records, improve monitoring and compliance, and establish disaster recovery and backup systems.

First reported 19 Dec 2024

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Ministry of Construction and Infrastructure Ministry of Housing Occupational Safety and Health Authority / Occupational Safety and Health Act (Act No.2/2024)Vital Registration Office of the Male’ City Council