GEORGE TOWN, July 28 -- The operator of a tourist attraction in Komtar has been allowed to continue operating after the Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) confirmed it had complied with all required safety measures following an incident involving an 18-year-old last weekend.

Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said JBPM had verified that the operator met all safety requirements and found no reason to halt operations.

"The Fire and Rescue Department has confirmed that the operating company complied with all the required safety measures and has been allowed to continue operating," he told reporters today after visiting a factory in Bayan Lepas.

He said the management of tourist attraction had also informed him that it had taken immediate ...