KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 — The Health Ministry (MOH) has lodged a police report regarding several comments on social media claiming that there were deaths in the recent gas pipeline fire in Putra Heights, Subang Jaya.
It said the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) had also been informed of the matter.
However, the MOH had not received any report from public or private health facilities regarding victims killed in the incident.
"Irresponsible parties who spread false comments that caused public outrage will be dealt with strictly according to the law," it said in a statement today.
The gas pipeline fire at 8.10am on April 1 caused flames to rise more than 30 metres high with temperatures reaching over 1,000°C, taking almost eight hours to be completely extinguished.
Regarding victims still undergoing treatment, the MOH said that as of 12.30pm yesterday, 17 of them at government hospitals, while 21 others are at private hospitals, with one in the Intensive Care Unit, but showing improvement.
150 victims have sought medical treatment following the incident. Of these, 127 sustained direct injuries, including burn wounds and other physical trauma. Another 18 experienced indirect effects like anxiety, panic attacks, and hypertensive urgency, while the remaining five did not require further treatment.
It said that government healthcare facilities, particularly the Kuala Lumpur Hospital and the Putrajaya Hospital, will continue to provide the necessary support for all victims, particularly those with burn injuries.
“This also includes mental health services, which are crucial in helping affected individuals and their families return to normal life as soon as possible,” the MOH said.
It confirmed that eight of its staff involved in the incident will receive full support until they are fit to return to work.
— Bernama
