Secretary for Economy and Finance Lionel Leong Vai Tac is saddened by the repeated occurrence of fatal accidents at work, the GSEF statement said.
According to a statement from the Judiciary Police (PJ) yesterday, the accident happened at about 2 p.m. yesterday. The victim and three workmates – employees of an engineering firm – were replacing lift suspension ropes at that time. The victim was working at the bottom of the lift shaft.
The lift entrance in Tong Nam Ah Commercial Centre is blocked after the accident in its lift shaft. Photos: Iong Tat Choi