Zahid wants COI set up to probe fire at HSA

JOHOR BARU: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi wants a Commission of Inquiry (COI) to be set up to carry out a detailed investigation into today's fire incident at the Intensive Care Unit of the Sultanah Aminah Hospital (HSA) here, which left six people dead.
"The findings of the COI later can be used as a guide for all hospitals in the country especially those which need to undergo renovations or to be upgraded," he told reporters after the visiting the fire scene and families of the victims.
He stressed on the importance of the aspect of maintenance including the wiring system and the necessity to upgrade hospital buildings to prevent a repeat of the tragedy.
He also called for attention to be given to access roads to hospitals. — Bernama