KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 12 — HELP University is working closely with the authorities, as well as the building owner and management, to identify the cause of an explosion that occurred during air-conditioning system maintenance works at its Bukit Damansara campus this morning.
It said the affected building will remain closed until official investigations are completed.
“As an institution committed to providing a safe environment for students and the entire campus community, we will immediately carry out internal inspections to ensure the safety and structural integrity of other buildings at the Bukit Damansara Campus and the Subang Bestari Campus.
“We wish to emphasise that operations and classes at the Subang Bestari Campus will continue as usual,” HELP University said in a statement.
The private institution is working closely with medical teams to ensure all affected individuals receive appropriate treatment and assistance, and is in contact with their family members to provide the necessary support.
“Students and parents who wish to obtain further information or assistance may contact the internal communication channels that have been provided,” it said.
HELP University added that students and staff at the campus were evacuated immediately in accordance with emergency protocols as soon as the incident occurred, before emergency services arrived.
Earlier, the media reported that a man was confirmed dead while receiving treatment at the Kuala Lumpur Hospital (HKL), while nine others were injured in the air-conditioning gas explosion at a private university at 11.40am today.
Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Fadil Marsus said the deceased was a 24-year-old local worker employed by a contractor company.
The explosion was believed to have occurred at an air-conditioning maintenance area located adjacent to the cafeteria on the fourth floor of the university.
