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PUTRAJAYA, April 3 — As of this morning, only one victim from the Putra Heights gas pipeline fire remains in intensive care at Ampang Hospital.

PUTRAJAYA, April 3 — In the blink of an eye, a peaceful Tuesday morning quickly turned into chaos for Ong Yaw Kern and his three children when an explosion ripped through their neighbourhood, caused by a gas pipeline blaze in Putra Heights, Subang Jaya.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 — The condition of homes left in disrepair following Tuesday’s (April 1) gas pipeline fire in Putra Heights, Subang Jaya, has left some affected residents hesitant to return, despite being granted permission today.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 — PLUS Malaysia Berhad anticipates more than two million vehicles per day on its highways for three days starting tomorrow, as travellers make their way back to the Klang Valley after the Hari Raya Aidilfitri holidays.

SINGAPORE, April 3 — The majority of Southeast Asians (55.3 per cent) say that climate change and extreme weather events are now the region’s biggest challenge, surpassing unemployment and economic recession, which had topped the list for the past two years, according to a survey report released today.

SEPANG, April 3 — The Malaysian government has signed an agreement with Ocean Infinity to resume the search for missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370.

TOKYO, April 3 — Nintendo said it will launch its Switch 2 gaming device on June 5, with the long-anticipated successor to its hit hybrid home-portable Switch retailing for US$449.99 (about RM2,000).

KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 — Those affected by the gas pipeline fire in Putra Heights have been advised to lodge police reports to facilitate the investigation and distribute aid.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 — The Transport Ministry, through the Road Transport Department (JPJ), will help victims of the Putra Heights gas pipeline blaze in Subang Jaya by opening a mobile counter at the Putra Heights Mosque temporary relief centre.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 — Auto sales company Carro has agreed to provide 30 vehicles for temporary use by victims of the Putra Heights gas pipeline fire, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 — Malaysian glovemakers are among the top gainers today as the American tariff differential widens between Malaysia and China exports to the United States, which are at 24 per cent and at least 54 per cent, respectively.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 — Up to 115 homeowners affected by the gas pipeline fire in Putra Heights on Tuesday have been allowed to go home from today.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 — The Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry (Miti) views the 10 per cent tariff hike and reciprocal tariff announced by the United States on Malaysian exports seriously, and is engaging with US authorities to seek solutions that will uphold the spirit of free and fair trade.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 — Prasarana Malaysia Bhd, through its Prasarana Prihatin programme, has provided six Rapid KL On-Demand vans free of charge for the use of victims of the gas pipeline blaze in Putra Heights, Subang Jaya.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 — The Construction Industry Development Board Malaysia (CIDB) has issued an apology and retracted an earlier statement on the gas pipeline inferno in Putra Heights, Subang Jaya.

WASHINGTON, April 3 — United States President Donald Trump yesterday unveiled a 10 per cent minimum tariff on most goods imported by the US, with much higher duties on products from dozens of countries, kicking into high gear a global trade war that threatens to drive up inflation and stall US and worldwide economic growth.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 — The ringgit opened slightly lower against the United States dollar today as the greenback strengthened after US President Donald Trump announced global reciprocal tariffs.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 — Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari has called on members of the public who have evidence related to misconduct concerning the gas pipeline fire incident along Jalan Putra Harmoni in Putra Heights.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 — Individuals and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) are advised to consult first with the administration of the temporary relief centre (PPS) at Masjid Putra Heights in Subang Jaya before sending aid to victims of the gas pipeline blaze in Jalan Putra Harmoni, Putra Heights.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 — The Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) and Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) will carry out final wiring inspections in 115 homes located along Jalan Putra Harmoni in Putra Heights, Subang Jaya tomorrow.