Putra Heights Incident: No Element Of Mischief, Sabotage, Negligence Found

Subang jaya: There is no element of mischief, sabotage, or negligence identified that could cause damage to the gas pipeline and spark the explosion in Putra Heights, Subang Jaya on April 1. Selangor police chief Datuk Hussein Omar Khan stated this conclusion was based on the results of the technical investigation conducted after the explosion of the underground gas pipeline.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the construction of the office shoplots and replacement of the sewerage pipe in the blast area were in accordance with the guidelines set by the Subang Jaya City Council (MBSJ), the Environment Department, and Petronas. The construction was situated in the buffer zone, 40 metres away from the Petronas gas pipeline, as confirmed by Selangor police chief during a media conference about the explosion investigation report at Wisma Dewan Annexx at the Selangor state secretary building.

Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari and Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) Petroleum Safety Director Husdin Che Amat were also present at the media conference, where they reiterated the adherence to all necessary safety guidelines and regulations in the construction area.