Terengganu Sports Complex

[patchay]

i see the materials used very cheapooo.... corruption?

[aniqasyranie]

very disappointment for me as civil engineering student..

[lesart]

This is what happen when building designers and structural engineers try to be experimental with construction methods that they are not very sure.

One of the article above did say that the roof structure is the first of its kind in Asia to utilize a column-free system. Maybe our local engineers are incapable of providing adequate solution for such a demanding structure.

This kind of accident often happens when architect tries to push the boundry of structural design. Santiago Calatrava buildings are often praised for their bold design but they are also notorious for having serious leaking problems. In a somewhat similar case, Terminal 2E at the Charles de Gaulle International Airport in Paris, with a similarly curvaceous to the Terengganu Stadium, also collapsed in year 2005, killing 5 people. The terminal was designed by famous French architect named Paul Andreau and it features one of the biggest column-free structure in Europe.

The moral of the story is that unless you have the know-how and equipped with the most advanced construction technology, do not attempt to build building with daring design.

[johnsonooi]

Originally Posted by lesart

This is what happen when building designers and structural engineers try to be experimental with construction methods that they are not very sure.

One of the article above did say that the roof structure is the first of its kind in Asia to utilize a column-free system. Maybe our local engineers are incapable of providing adequate solution for such a demanding structure.

This kind of accident often happens when architect tries to push the boundry of structural design. Santiago Calatrava buildings are often praised for their bold design but they are also notorious for having serious leaking problems. In a somewhat similar case, Terminal 2E at the Charles de Gaulle International Airport in Paris, with a similarly curvaceous to the Terengganu Stadium, also collapsed in year 2005, killing 5 people. The terminal was designed by famous French architect named Paul Andreau and it features one of the biggest column-free structure in Europe.

The moral of the story is that unless you have the know-how and equipped with the most advanced construction technology, do not attempt to build building with daring design.

Indeed, given the construction cost of this sport complex, a very good roof system to support the loading requires more money to satisfy the serviceability. Anyway, anymore article that report on the structural integrity of the complex?

[rizalhakim]

Workers escape in the nick of time as roof of year-old stadium collapses
By R.S.N. MURALI


KUALA TERENGGANU: Billed as the pride of the state, the RM300mil Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin Stadium in Gong Badak suffered a major blow when its roof collapsed yesterday – just a year after it was opened.

No one was injured in the 9am incident, but the stadium, which was the venue for Sukma (Malaysian Games) last year, has been declared unsafe.


Declared unsafe: The Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin Stadium after its roof collapsed yesterday. — Bernama

The damage at the east wing has been estimated at RM25mil.

The impact of the collapse was so loud that an employee at the stadium thought that a plane had crashed-landed on it.

“I shivered when I heard the deafening sound,” stadium administration officer Noor-kumarasari Jamil, 31, said.

She panicked and screamed for her colleagues to leave the office as the Sultan Mahmud Airport was situated near to the stadium.

Noorkumarasari said her superior directed all the employees to vacate the office and take shelter at a nearby indoor stadium.


Damaged: Workers looking at the collapsed structure of the RM300mil Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin Stadium in Gong Badak, Terengganu. The affected zones are the main entrance, royal podium and the public seating area.

General worker Hajjah Shafar, 32, said she was terrified when she saw the roof structure tumbling down.

“I was sweeping the floor at the west wing of the stadium when the roof collapsed,” she said. “I just ran for my life.”

Nineteen workers, mostly cleaners, were at the stadium but they managed to flee to safety.

The stadium is part of the modern Gong Badak sports complex, which was built at an initial cost of RM250mil but the amount surged by an additional RM50mil due to soaring prices of building materials.

The indoor stadium, which is also part of the complex, was built at a cost of RM160mil.

The roof on the stadium’s left wing was ravaged after the iron frame structure supporting the 300m-long roof destabilised, causing it to fold. The affected zones were the main entrance, royal podium and the public seating area.

A Kancil car and three motorcycles were also damaged by the debris.

Works Minister Datuk Shaziman Mansor, who visited the site, said the Construction and Industrial Development Board, a wing under the ministry, had been tasked to form a team comprising architects to determine the cause of the catastrophe.

“It’s premature to point fingers at any party, including the contractor responsible for erecting the roof structure, until the outcome of the investigation.

“The stadium is still under warranty and the contractor will bear the cost of the remedial works,” he said, adding that the incident had tarnished the reputation of the country.

State Fire and Rescue Department director Puazan Ahmad said they received a distress call at 9.45am, and 25 personnel were sent to the site.

[rizalhakim]

MACC men begin probe


KUALA TERENGGANU: Several Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) officers were seen photographing and interviewing witnesses at the site of the collapsed roof at the Sultan Mizan Zainal Stadium in Gong Badak.

Four plainclothes officers, including state MACC director Ahmad Sabri Hussin, were spotted at the site between noon and 1pm.


Potential write-off: Several firemen inspecting a car which was damaged by the collapsed roof of the stadium yesterday. — Bernama

When approached, one officer said a probe had been initiated into the awarding and managing of the contract to a South Korean construction firm which was responsible for the work.

“We are probing whether there are elements of graft and mismanagement,” said the officer who requested anonymity.

He said the MACC would focus its probe on the awarding process of the contract.

Asked if politicians and senior government officials had been involved in the awarding of the contract, he said: “It’s still premature and I don’t want to elaborate on this.”

Some 60% of the stadium roof collapsed and the impact severely damaged other parts of the building.

Construction of the RM300mil stadium, which began in 2005, had hit a snag midway apparently due to technical glitches.

The contractor was to hand over the sports complex in April last year to the state government for Sukma, which was held from May 31 to June 6, but delivery was only made a month later.

In an immediate response, Works Minister Datuk Shaziman Mansor said his ministry would cooperate with the MACC and that it would be transparent, adding that it had nothing to hide.



“I am more concerned about our image being sullied abroad and I welcome MACC to investigate,” he said.

Batu Burok assemblyman Dr Syed Azman Syed Ahmad Nawawi said the matter was of public interest and that the MACC should centre its probe on the involvement of “high-powered individuals”.

Meanwhile, some 5,000 athletes representing 20 higher learning institutions who were to converge at the stadium for a sports meet had to go to a different venue at the last minute.

The organiser’s spokesman Zakaria Ibrahim said the event would go ahead as planned.

[rizalhakim]

Contractor to face music if negligence involved, says DPM


KUALA LUMPUR: The contractor of the Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin stadium in Gong Badak, Terengganu, should be taken to task if it was guilty of negligence, Deputy Prime Mini-ster Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said yesterday.

“Professional ethics come into question when new buildings collapse just like that,” he told reporters after closing the Titian Gemilang Umno alumni programme at Dewan Tunku Chancellor Universiti Malaya yesterday.

He was commenting on the collapsed roof of the RM300mil stadium yesterday.

“Such incidents upset us,” he said.

Terengganu Mentri Besar Datuk Ahmad Said announced that the state government would commission an independent consultant, comprising architects and civil engineers to determine the cause of the incident.

He said the stadium would remain out of bounds until the consultant had certified it safe. “We are eager to know the cause of such massive destruction where the roof was ravaged,” he said after visiting the site in Kuala Terengganu yesterday.

The state government has yet to receive any response from the South Korean contractor which was responsible for putting up the roof.

“By now, I am sure the South Korean is aware of this but we have not received any call from the contractor,” he said.

Ahmad also declined to comment when asked if the contractor was pressured to complete the stadium in time for Sukma last year.

“The roofing works at the stadium was valued at RM38mil and they were awarded to the contractor through an open tender.

“We hosted the Games only after receiving a certificate of fitness and after receiving an approval from the Public Works Department to use the stadium for sporting events,” Ahmad said.

[rizalhakim]

[James Foong]

Muhiyiddin best quoted 'Was it the storm?'

if he got realized mighty storm had hit the country a day later, poor nation we ll be either caught unexpectedly in the disaster zone or, probably dead.

Severe damage like this caused by storm usually occur when hurricane category 5 hit. here, we dont hv it yet. Stupid question.

[szehoong]

MB: Stadium roof defects known before Sukma

KUALA TERENGGANU, June 3 –The Gong Badak Stadium roof construction defects were discovered before the 12th Malaysia Games’ (Sukma) opening in May last year, said Terengganu Menteri Besar Datuk Ahmad Said.

He said the army commandos, who were supposed to scale down the roof as part of the opening ceremony, changed their mind when they found the structure shook when they tried to tie some ropes to it.

“They abandoned the idea during the training. Instead they were lowered from a helicopter for the Sukma’s opening show on May 10,” he told reporters after chairing the state executive council meeting here today.

He claimed the supporting structure could not hold up the roof.

Prior to Sukma’s opening, Ahmad said, he had noticed the roof was uneven and told the Public Works Department (PWD) about it.

“The PWD had promised to rectify it after Sukma. That was the assurance given to me,” he said, adding that, he had voiced his concern again to Terengganu PWD deputy director Ghazali Hashim three weeks ago.

Ahmad said Ghazali wrote to him two weeks ago that the contractor would fix the problem.

Meanwhile, Terengganu Sports Complex manager Khairol Azmi said the South Korean construction maintenance company personnel had inspected the condition of the roof shortly before the roof collapsed yesterday.

“The record book at the stadium’s guard house showed that the construction maintenance personnel had registered themselves several minutes before the mishap.

“They left after the roof collapsed,” he said, adding that the management, security, maintenance and bowling offices had been shifted to the indoor stadium nearby.

Ghazali, who accompanied Youth and Sports Minister Datuk Ahmad Shabery Cheek at the stadium, said the PWD had not issued a certificate of completion on the stadium roof.

“The PWD had only issued certificates of completion on the track and field, and several amenities outside the stadium. The certificates were issued during the Games on May 31 last year.

“The certificate was not given for the roof as it is still in the defect period,” said Ghazali. He said the PWD would deal with the main contractor of the stadium and not the Korean subcontractor which installed the roof. – Bernama

[szehoong]

Originally Posted by nazrey

Don't you think that the roof of the stadium looks unsymmetry at the first time (telah hairan sangat selama ni!)...Really puzzle!

Originally Posted by nazrey

Originally Posted by szehoong

MB: Stadium roof defects known before Sukma

KUALA TERENGGANU, June 3 –The Gong Badak Stadium roof construction defects were discovered before the 12th Malaysia Games’ (Sukma) opening in May last year, said Terengganu Menteri Besar Datuk Ahmad Said.

Prior to Sukma’s opening, Ahmad said, he had noticed the roof was uneven and told the Public Works Department (PWD) about it.



“The PWD had promised to rectify it after Sukma. That was the assurance given to me,” he said, adding that, he had voiced his concern again to Terengganu PWD deputy director Ghazali Hashim three weeks ago.

So yea......Nazrey is right

[rizalhakim]

PAC to probe Terengganu stadium roof collapse


PETALING JAYA: The Public Accounts Committee will launch a probe into the roof collapse at Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin Stadium, says its deputy chairman Dr Tan Seng Giaw.

“A truly independent specialist must be appointed. It must be thoroughly investigated and its report submitted to both committee and the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission.

“I have heard of stadiums collapsing overseas because of a stampede.

“But I have never heard of a stadium collapsing on its own until now,” he said.

Dr Tan said it was important to ensure such an incident did not recur in the future.

“We have to find out why it collapsed and who is responsible as almost RM300mil had been spent on the stadium,” he said.

Dr Tan also urged authorities to charge those responsible for the collapse in court as “thousands could have died.”

Some 5,000 athletes, who were supposed to have converged at the stadium for a sports meet, had to move their event to other venues.

Wanita MCA chairman Datin Paduka Chew Mei Fun called for “quick and decisive” actions against those responsible for the wreck.

The companies should be blacklisted, the officials should quit and their professional licences revoked, she said.

Transparency International Malaysia president Datuk Paul Low said a commission of inquiry should be set up to probe the collapse and its proceedings telecast live.

“A lot of people could have been killed. We must find out the root cause of the problem and look into the specifications of the project,” he added.

[rizalhakim]

Defects spotted during Sukma


KUALA TERENGGANU: The defects on the roof of Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin Stadium were detected last year but there was unfortunately a “lacklustre response” from the Public Works Department, said Terengganu Mentri Besar Datuk Ahmad Said.

He said the defects were spotted during the opening of Malaysian Games (Sukma) and the state PWD was alerted about it.

“I don’t intend to blame anyone for Tuesday’s catastrophe but then it could have been prevented if the PWD had acted without delay,” he said yesterday.

Ahmad said he had chaired several meetings with PWD officials and told them to expedite the remedial works.

He said he contacted the state PWD deputy director just three weeks ago to remind him about the flaws, voicing concerns that deficiency in the roof structure might cause.

Ahmad said he was told that the PWD had summoned the main contractor responsible for the roofing works only two weeks ago.

The Armed Forces, he said, also reported that the structure was unstable when they attempted to abseil from the roof during the opening ceremony of the stadium last year.

He said the servicemen resorted to using a helicopter service during the performance after discovering that the structure could give way if they were to rappel from the roof frame.

The Terengganu Government has ordered the PWD to immediately inspect the state’s iconic structures which were completed between 2007 and 2008.

They are the Sultan Mahmud International Airport, the aquatic centre in Batu Burok which houses an Olympic-size swimming pool, and the indoor stadium in Gong Badak.

Speaking after chairing the state exco meeting, Ahmad said the state government wanted the PWD to ensure the contractors had adhered to the specifications.

“We do not want see a recurrence of Tuesday’s disgraceful chapter, particularly at the RM123mil Sultan Mahmud Airport terminal where there is heavy human traffic,” he said.

Ahmad revealed that he had personally spotted defects on the airport roof which required immediate remedial works.

“The finishing at the airport looks shoddy,” he said.

[rizalhakim]

Roof-collapse stadium only had a partial cert


KUALA TERENGGANU: The Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin Stadium was issued a partial work completion certificate last year as it was considered safe to host Sukma.

The state Public Works Department has now declared that it would demand for compensation and remedial work from the main contractor following Tuesday’s collapse of the roof.

State PWD deputy director Ghazali Hashim said the certification, based on the authentication provided by an independent examiner, was given to several sections of the stadium including the track, field and certain areas outside the building.

“However, we had not issued any certification for the roof as it was still under the warranty period,” he said.

Because a local consultant commissioned to evaluate the safety of the roof had declared it safe, he said: “So, we allowed the Games to be held at the venue.”

Ghazali, who accompanied Youth and Sports Minister Datuk Ahmad Shabery Cheek on a site visit yesterday, said the department was only empowered to issue a work completion certificate once the warranty period had ended.

He also said government buildings were exempted from needing the Certificate of Fitness before the premises were occupied.

Raja Datuk Kamarul Bahrin Shah of Senibahri Arkitek, the principal architect of the stadium, said he might comment on the incident in a few days.

“I can’t say anything now as I do not have the full facts,” he said when contacted in Medinah where he is on his way to perform the umrah. He is expected to return on June 10.

[rizalhakim]

Works Ministry tasked to examine selection of contractors and consultants
By ROYCE CHEAH


KUALA LUMPUR: The Cabinet has ordered a review of the procedure on the appointment of contractors and consultants following the roof collapse of the Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin Stadium’s roof in Gong Badak, Kuala Terengganu.

The Works Ministry has been tasked to review the rules, said Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, who was commenting on the roof collapse of the newly opened RM300mil stadium.

Muhyiddin said the issue was discussed at length at yesterday’s Cabinet meeting and it viewed the incident as something that should not have happened.

“We view this very seriously. The Works Ministry will look into reviewing the rules. Going by the current situation, when we appoint a contractor, then the contractor appoints a consultant.”

Muhyiddin said although this was to enable more parties to take part in the contract, quality could not be compromised.

“They need to look into this and tighten the rules so that it does not happen again,” he said.

As for the possibility of corruption that led to the collapse of the roof, Muhyiddin said such assumptions could not be made yet.

“Action against the contractor is up to the state government,” he said, adding that it was fortunate that the incident did not take place when the stadium was in actual use.

Muhyiddin also said that the stadium was officially handed over to the state government seven months ago.

The stadium is part of the modern Gong Badak sports complex, which was built at an initial cost of RM250mil but the amount surged by an additional RM50mil due to soaring prices of building materials.

The indoor stadium, which is also part of the complex, was built at a cost of RM160mil.

The roof on the stadium’s left wing was ravaged after the iron frame structure supporting the 300m-long roof destabilised, causing it to fold.

The affected zones were the main entrance, royal podium and the public seating area.

[MALAYSIAN]

Originally Posted by rizalhakim

Defects spotted during Sukma


KUALA TERENGGANU: The defects on the roof of Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin Stadium were detected last year but there was unfortunately a “lacklustre response” from the Public Works Department, said Terengganu Mentri Besar Datuk Ahmad Said.

He said the defects were spotted during the opening of Malaysian Games (Sukma) and the state PWD was alerted about it.

“I don’t intend to blame anyone for Tuesday’s catastrophe but then it could have been prevented if the PWD had acted without delay,” he said yesterday.

Ahmad said he had chaired several meetings with PWD officials and told them to expedite the remedial works.

He said he contacted the state PWD deputy director just three weeks ago to remind him about the flaws, voicing concerns that deficiency in the roof structure might cause.

Ahmad said he was told that the PWD had summoned the main contractor responsible for the roofing works only two weeks ago.

The Armed Forces, he said, also reported that the structure was unstable when they attempted to abseil from the roof during the opening ceremony of the stadium last year.

He said the servicemen resorted to using a helicopter service during the performance after discovering that the structure could give way if they were to rappel from the roof frame.

The Terengganu Government has ordered the PWD to immediately inspect the state’s iconic structures which were completed between 2007 and 2008.

They are the Sultan Mahmud International Airport, the aquatic centre in Batu Burok which houses an Olympic-size swimming pool, and the indoor stadium in Gong Badak.

Speaking after chairing the state exco meeting, Ahmad said the state government wanted the PWD to ensure the contractors had adhered to the specifications.

“We do not want see a recurrence of Tuesday’s disgraceful chapter, particularly at the RM123mil Sultan Mahmud Airport terminal where there is heavy human traffic,” he said.

Ahmad revealed that he had personally spotted defects on the airport roof which required immediate remedial works.

“The finishing at the airport looks shoddy,” he said.

lol talk non-sense, if they think got problem should report to government / JKR la

[szehoong]

Originally Posted by MALAYSIAN

lol talk non-sense, if they think got problem should report to government / JKR la

Erm......before you intend to shoot anyone in the future you should know this:

JKR = Jabatan Karja Raya = PWD = Public Works Department

[THT-United]

I.e. ex-Samy Vellu department and ministry...

But it's shocking that such a thing can happen to a spanking new stadium like that... At least one can argue that the Jaya SC collapse was due to the 30-year old building being unable to tahan the weight of the several excavators on the roof but what about a stadium which is only a year old?

Thankfully there was no sporting event held at the time... I cannot imagine if some athletes, officials, or even parents were crushed due to the collapsing roof...

[MALAYSIAN]

Originally Posted by szehoong

Erm......before you intend to shoot anyone in the future you should know this:

JKR = Jabatan Karja Raya = PWD = Public Works Department

so the problems is at JKR, no actions done till the complex collapsed

[szehoong]

Originally Posted by MALAYSIAN

so the problems is at JKR, no actions done till the complex collapsed

Yup.........If it is still under Samy Vellu.......I am sure he would say it is 'an act of God' again hahaha