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NATIONAL DISASTER MANAGEMENT AGENCY
PRIME MINISTER'S DEPARTMENT
NATIONAL DISASTER MANAGEMENT AGENCY
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian rescuers have recovered two more bodies from the rubble of a collapsed Buddhist temple, as frantic efforts continue in the search for survivors, more than five days after a powerful earthquake struck Myanmar.
The earthquake rattled Myanmar on March 28.
Myanmar's military government reports that the disaster has claimed the lives of over 2,700 people, with more than 4,500 others injured.
Members of the Special Malaysia Disaster Assistance and Rescue Team (Smart) deployed to Myanmar's Sagaing region recovered another two bodies – a father and son – yesterday, who had been crushed by concrete slabs.
"A father was tightly holding his child, but the weight of the building's walls and floor proved too much to bear," the team said in a Facebook post.
Rescuers took four hours to bore through cement to retrieve the bodies.
After using nearly all of their special rescue equipment, the body of a 39-year-old father was successfully recovered, along with his 8-year-old child, and handed over to family members.
The 50-member Smart team, which arrived in Myanmar on March 30, has so far pulled out six bodies in total.
Myanmar is currently reeling from the aftermath of a massive earthquake. The 7.7-magnitude tremor was felt across neighbouring regions, including Thailand and southwest China.
KUALA LUMPUR: The Alliance for a Safe Community (IKATAN) today called on Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) and relevant authorities to conduct a transparent investigation into the cause of the leak and measures to be taken following the gas pipeline fire in Jalan Putra Harmoni, Putra Heights, Subang Jaya, Selangor.
Its chairman, Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye said the investigation and measures are important to prevent future incidents and IKATAN, as a prominent safety advocacy NGO, has also expressed deep concern over the incident.
“While we acknowledge Petronas’ swift response to contain the situation, we urge continued vigilance to ensure the safety of affected communities and the environment.
“We call also on Petronas and relevant authorities to provide real-time updates on the situation, including air quality assessments and potential health risks, and meanwhile ensure thorough evacuations and support for impacted families, especially vulnerable groups,” he said in a statement today.
Lee emphasised that IKATAN appreciate Petronas’ cooperation thus far and stressed the importance of clear communication with the public because transparency and accountability are critical to restoring trust and safeguarding communities.
He also said IKATAN is ready to assist in monitoring the situation and advocate for the protection of affected communities and also urged all parties to prioritise lives and environmental protection above all.
Earlier, Petronas confirmed that a fire occurred at Petronas Gas Bhd’s (PGB) main pipeline near Putra Heights, Selangor at 8.10 am today.
Selangor menteri besar Amirudin Shari says the two areas will be classified as ‘restricted zones’ until they are confirmed safe.
PETALING JAYA:The morning pipeline fire at Jalan Harmoni, Putra Heights, in Subang Jaya has finally been put out, but two residential areas have been declared restricted zones.
Selangor menteri besar Amirudin Shari said the blaze, which followed an explosion at 8.10am, had been put out by 3.45pm.
However, he said homes within a 290m radius will remain off-limits until the authorities confirm it is safe for residents to return.
Amirudin said the initial report on the incident was expected to be completed within 72 hours.
He said a thorough investigation would be conducted to identify the cause of the incident.
At the same time, he also advised the public not to speculate on the incident, but to channel any information that could help the authorities.
“Information shared on social media needs to be verified.”
He advised the affected residents not to return to their homes until the situation is declared safe by the authorities.
“So far, 305 victims have been rescued and placed at temporary relief centres or treated at the Subang Jaya Medical Centre, Sunway Medical Centre, and the Serdang and Putrajaya government hospitals,” he said in a Facebook post after visiting the incident site today.
“Thankfully, as of 5pm, no fatalities have been reported.” The massive fire broke out earlier this morning from a leak in a Petronas Gas Bhd main pipeline.
Those affected by the fire were primarily from Taman Harmoni and Kampung Kuala Sungai Baru. At least 190 homes, 148 cars and 12 motorcycles were damaged. Several key sections of the Elite highway were closed but reopened later.
PETALING JAYA – Kebakaran saluran paip gas di Jalan Putra Harmoni Putra Height, Subang Jaya tidak ubah seperti lokasi ‘ground zero’ letupan bom.
Melalui beberapa keping gambar dikongsikan pihak berkuasa serta video mendapati lokasi kebakaran tersebut membentuk sebuah lubang berdiameter puluhan meter.
Beberapa kediaman serta kenderaan berhampiran lokasi punca kejadian itu pula, musnah dipercayai haba tinggi daripada api yang menjulang setinggi 20 tingkat bangunan.
Selain itu, pokok-pokok yang berada berhampiran lokasi kejadian turut hangus terbakar seperti padang jarak padang terkukur.
Terdahulu, Ketua Pengarah Jabatan Bomba dan Penyelamat Malaysia (JBPM), Datuk Nor Hisham Mohammad berkata, kebakaran sudah berkurangan namun pihaknya masih memantau di lokasi kejadian.
“Setakat pukul 1.55 tengah hari, radius kebakaran saluran paip gas bocor di Jalan Putra Harmoni Putra Height, Subang Jaya semakin berkurangan,” ujar beliau dalam kenyataan.
Sementara itu Pengarah Jabatan Bomba dan Penyelamat Malaysia Selangor, Wan Md Razali Wan Ismail, berkata, setakat ini seramai 112 orang mangsa terlibat dalam insiden tersebut.
“49 buah rumah telah terjejas akibat kebakaran berkenaan,” ujarnya – KOSMO! ONLINE
KUALA LUMPUR: Kebakaran besar melibatkan saluran paip gas Petronas di Jalan Putra Harmoni, Putra Heights, Subang Jaya, Selangor pagi tadi menyaksikan 112 mangsa diselamatkan termasuk 63 orang dihantar ke hospital.
Timbalan Ketua Polis Selangor DCP Mohd Zaini Abu Hassan berkata mangsa yang diselamatkan dan dilaporkan cedera terdiri daripada penduduk Taman Harmoni dan Kampung Kuala Sungai Baharu.
Beliau berkata selain 63 mangsa yang dihantar ke Hospital Cyberjaya, Serdang dan Putrajaya untuk menerima rawatan lanjut akibat melecur dan masalah pernafasan serta luka, 49 lagi mangsa menerima rawatan awal di kuil Sri Maha Kaliamman, Subang Jaya.
Kuil berkenaan serta tiga masjid merupakan empat rumah ibadat yang menjadi tempat perlindungan dan rawatan sementara kepada mangsa yang terjejas susulan insiden kebakaran itu.
Tiga masjid berkenaan ialah Masjid Putra Heights dan Masjid Nurul Iman yang diaktifkan sebagai pusat pemindahan sementara (PPS) selain Masjid Al-Falah USJ 9 yang turut ditawarkan oleh pengurusan premis itu untuk dijadikan pusat perlindungan kepada mangsa.
Kesemua empat rumah ibadat itu terletak dalam radius tidak lebih 5 kilometer dari Jalan Putra Harmoni, lokasi kejadian yang dilaporkan berlaku kebakaran saluran gas sepanjang kira-kira 500 meter itu.
Dalam pada itu, Mohd Zaini dalam sidang media sama turut memaklumkan kejadian kebakaran yang dilaporkan berlaku pada 8.10 pagi itu juga telah mengakibatkan 49 kediaman di kawasan berhampiran terjejas.
Sementara itu, orang awam turut berkongsi video dalam media sosial yang menunjukkan kebakaran merebak sehingga menjejaskan beberapa unit kediaman berhampiran yang menyebabkan berlaku kerosakan harta benda termasuk puluhan kereta dan motosikal.
Setakat 1 tengah hari tadi, sebanyak 78 anggota bomba dengan 22 aset, iaitu 10 jentera Fire Rescue Tender (FRT), empat unit Emergency Medical Rescue Services (EMRS), lima unit Water Tanker dan masing-masing satu unit Pasukan Khas Bahan Kimia Berbahaya (Hazmat), unit BA Tanker dan unit ALP terlibat dalam operasi pemadaman kebakaran di lokasi kejadian.
Ia melibatkan kekuatan anggota dari Balai Bomba dan Penyelamat (BBP) Subang Jaya, Puchong, Shah Alam, Bukit Jelutong, Cyberjaya, Rawang, Klang Selatan, Klang Utara dan Damansara.
Selain itu, Angkatan Pertahanan Awam Malaysia (APM) juga mengerah kekuatan anggotanya dari Petaling dan Sepang bagi membantu melaksanakan tugas-tugas berkaitan.
Setakat 1.55 tengah hari tadi, Ketua Pengarah JBPM Datuk Nor Hisham Mohammad memaklumkan kebakaran saluran paip gas bocor di Jalan Putra Harmoni, Putra Heights semakin berkurangan.
Beliau berkata pihaknya masih memantau di lokasi kejadian.
-- BERNAMA