SHAH ALAM, April 30 — The technical report on the April 1 gas pipeline explosion in Putra Heights, Subang Jaya, will be finalised next month.
Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari said that despite challenges such as rain, the investigation led by the Occupational Safety and Health Department (DOSH), which started the day of the incident, is progressing as planned.
“I estimate that DOSH will need at least another month to finalise the investigation report before it is presented to the Cabinet and the Selangor State Executive Council,” he told a press conference today after handing over rental assistance to victims of the Putra Heights fire.
Also present was Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming.
Amirudin added that road closures at several locations near the site have been lifted, but the roadblock at the command post remains to facilitate investigations by the DOSH, security forces, and technical teams.
He added that the final report may be made public if necessary, and that the state government will appoint an independent committee to ensure transparency throughout the investigation.
“This step will allow comprehensive recommendations to be submitted to the state government to prevent similar incidents from recurring.
“We (in Selangor) have gas pipelines and other high-risk infrastructure such as high-voltage transmission lines and high-pressure water pipelines,” he said.
In a related development, Amirudin said police have completed their investigation into possible elements of negligence, sabotage or criminal wrongdoing.
The report is set to be ready within a week, before being presented to the public.
“This report will also be reviewed by the independent committee to ensure a thorough and transparent investigation,” he added.
— Bernama
