The lackadaisical attitude of the joint management body (JMB) and the management corporation (MC) in appointing incompetent contractors for elevator maintenance is seen as one of the reasons for the never-ending lift breakdowns.

President of the Malaysian Elevators and Escalators Association (Malea) Franky Ho Kai Satt said it happened because the building management wants to save costs without thinking about the residents’ safety.

“The building management should have appointed only certified contractors that are listed by the Department of Occupational Safety and Health (Dosh)...