Need to address technical, environmental, local development factors to ensure Putra Heights blaze does not recur

A report on Putra Heights also slated for first day of new session

Decision made following April’s gas pipeline blast in Putra Heights that damaged numerous homes

Selangor names eight people to panel, including technical experts, academics, industry professionals

Panel members consist of professionals with specialist qualifications from various fields, says MB

Initially overlooked, MBI expedites aid for students from 30 schools

Assistance reflects state’s commitment to safeguarding victims’ welfare

RM20,500 raised from personal contributions by board's officers, staff

Selangor Economic Action Council to discuss assistance for those awaiting home repairs, rebuilding efforts.

By Norrasyidah Arshad SHAH ALAM, July 18 — The second phase of rent aid for victims of the Putra Heights gas pipeline explosion will be distributed next month. State executive councillor for housing and culture Datuk Borhan Aman Shah said census data is being updated to ensure only eligible...

By Siti Rohaizah Zainal SHAH ALAM, July 15 — The proposed formation of a special committee to review the full report on the Putra Heights gas pipeline explosion will be brought to the Selangor State Executive Council (MMKN) for a decision. Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari said the...

SHAH ALAM, July 9 — The debate on the Putra Heights gas explosion at the Selangor State Legislative Assembly session reflects the state government’s openness and commitment to public safety, said its Speaker Lau Weng San.

SHAH ALAM, July 9 — There was no encroachment involving developers or any contractors that caused the April 1 gas pipeline explosion incident in Putra Heights, Subang Jaya.

By Fitri Hazim Hazam SHAH ALAM, July 9 — It is unnecessary for the state government to issue a white paper regarding the Putra Heights gas pipeline explosion, and it should instead allow the specially formed committee to examine the full investigation report of the incident. Menteri Besar...

By Yasmin Ramlan  SHAH ALAM, July 9 — Gas pipelines nationwide, including the one involved in the April 1 Putra Heights explosion, were designed in accordance with international safety standards and included soil stability assessments, said state executive councillor for infrastructure and...

By Yasmin Ramlan SHAH ALAM, July 8 — The repair and rebuilding of houses affected by the Putra Heights gas pipeline explosion will be completed by June 2027, Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari told the Selangor State Legislative Assembly. He said RM40 million was approved by the Cabinet...

By Amar Shah Mohsen SHAH ALAM, July 8 — Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari has dismissed claims that the April 1 Putra Heights gas pipeline explosion was caused by unauthorised excavations. He told the Selangor State Legislative Assembly that findings from police and technical...

By Yasmin Ramlan SHAH ALAM, July 8 — Opposition members will be allowed to appoint two of the seven experts on a special committee tasked with proposing measures to prevent a recurrence of the Putra Height gas pipeline explosion, said Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari. Speaking at the...

By Danial Dzulkifly SHAH ALAM, July 7 — Selangor Speaker Lau Weng San has dismissed the opposition’s request for a special state assembly sitting to debate the Putra Heights gas pipeline explosion incident, as a similar petition was already submitted earlier by Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin...

By Selangor Journal Team SHAH ALAM, July 7 — The political secretary to Menteri Besar Dato’ Amirudin Shari has rebuked the Selangor PAS youth chief, Mohamed Sukri Omar, over statements made by the latter regarding Amirudin’s recent briefing to state assemblymen about the Putra Heights gas pipeline...