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Two rescued from 13th-floor HDB blaze in Singapore's Jurong West

Two people were rescued from a burning HDB flat in Singapore's Jurong West in early June, with investigators suspecting an electrical fault in the living room. About 40 neighbours were evacuated as a precaution.

By Vincent Koh · 18 Jun 2026 · 5 min read

RM14.2 Million Lost in Device Charging Fires: Malaysia's Growing Safety Crisis

Malaysia's fire department has documented RM14.2 million in losses from 59 house fires linked to unsafe device charging between 2023 and 2025, with Sarawak accounting for nearly 68% of total damages.

By Vincent Koh · 17 Jun 2026 · 4 min read