Findings of the Royal Commission of Inquiry into the Bright Sparklers tragedy at a glance

* BRIGHT Sparklers: Operated illegally on site designated for agricultural use, never submitted plans for 43 buildings for approval, had no necessary approvals to manufacture and export fireworks, built a magazine to store explosives without approval, and was negligent in carrying out testing of fireworks. * Chung Kin Chuan: Managing director and director who resigned in 1986 and assumed marketing manager's post but believed to be still managing the company until the tragedy. * Ng Seong Keong: Assisted factory manager Long Tat Heng (who perished in the explosion) in drawing building plans for the magazine. Job designation uncertain as he is "untraceable". * Petaling District Council: Laxity…

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Published on: 17 April 1993
Publication: The Malay Mail
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