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PETALING JAYA: The Kampung Kuala Sungai Baru Residents’ Welfare Association is calling on the government to revisit the probe findings on the gas pipeline explosion in Putra Heights and to appoint an independent body for a transparent, impartial inquiry.
Its secretary, Mohd Badly Nordin said residents were dismayed by the decision to classify the case as “no further action” (NFA), describing it as a blow to transparency and justice for the those affected.
“We are concerned by the decision to classify the case as NFA. It raises questions about the investigation process. We believe a review is necessary. The affected residents deserve clarity and accountability,” he said in a statement yesterday.
The association is calling for an independent commission of inquiry and full disclosure of technical and forensic findings related to the explosion.
It also urged authorities to guarantee legal protection for the residents and witnesses, and to ensure fair and equal distribution of aid to all affected communities, including housing estates and traditional villages.
“Those affected – whether injured, displaced or impacted by the incident – deserve clarity over what happened and whether anyone should be held accountable.”
He added that the Selangor government, which led the disaster response, should clarify how repair assistance was allocated, following concerns over unequal treatment between neighbourhoods.
He said the association will continue advocating for residents’ rights and welfare, and urged open dialogue between authorities, residents and civil society groups.
“We urge the public, elected representatives, MPs, NGOs and other relevant bodies to stand with us and those affected – many of whom are still struggling – in the pursuit of truth and justice. Justice delayed is justice denied.”
On Monday, Selangor police chief Datuk Hussein Omar Khan said investigations found no evidence of sabotage or negligence behind the pipeline failure and explosion.
He said police together with the Department of Occupational Safety and Health conducted a thorough three-month investigation and ruled out foul play.
Technical analysis revealed the damage had accumulated over time, not from a single event.
It was reported that the pipeline failed at a welding joint that gave way under prolonged pressure. Signs of wear pointed to long-term stress, and friction during the rupture likely produced sparks that ignited the gas.
On Tuesday, Hussein said the case had been officially classified as NFA following the outcome of the criminal investigation.
However, he said the case could be reopened if new evidence or information comes to light.
The explosion occurred in the early hours of April 1 at a Petronas gas pipeline in Putra Heights, Subang Jaya, triggering a massive blaze visible from several kilometres away.
The fire and shockwave caused widespread destruction as 81 homes suffered structural damage exceeding 40%, another 81 were partially damaged and 57 were affected without fire.
A total of 218 homes were reported to be unaffected, including those in nearby Kampung Tengah, Puchong.
KOTA KINABALU – Sebuah Pusat Kawalan Bencana Negeri (SDCC) yang pertama di Malaysia telah dilancarkan oleh Ketua Menteri Sabah, Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor di Menara Kinabalu, di sini pada Rabu.
Beliau berkata, SDCC yang dibiayai oleh Agensi Pengurusan Bencana Negara (NADMA) itu dibangunkan secara bersama oleh Jawatankuasa Pengurusan Bencana Negeri.
“SDCC berfungsi sebagai platform bersepadu bagi menyelaras tindakan agensi keselamatan dan penyelamat, badan bukan kerajaan (NGO) dan badan penyelidikan semasa berlakunya bencana.
“SDCC juga akan memastikan tindakan yang lebih pantas dan tersusun ketika berlakunya bencana,” katanya semasa majlis perasmian SDCC tersebut.
Tambah Hajiji lagi, SDCC yang bernilai RM750,000 itu mengambil masa selama lapan bulan untuk disiapkan.
“SDCC akan dilengkapi dengan teknologi maklumat dan komunikasi terkini termasuk sistem persidangan video dan pangkalan data komprehensif untuk pengumpulan dan penganalisisan maklumat berkaitan bencana,” katanya.
Turut hadir pada majlis itu ialah Menteri Sains, Teknologi dan Inovasi, Datuk Ariffin Arif; Timbalan Ketua Pengarah NADMA, Datuk Dr Abdul Gapar Abu Bakar; Setiausaha Kerajaan Negeri, Datuk Seri Safar Untong; Pesuruhjaya Polis Sabah, Datuk Jauteh Dikun; Setiausaha Hal Ehwal Dalam Negeri dan Penyelidikan Negeri, Datuk Ag Shahminan Ag Sahari selaku sekretariat Jawatankuasa Pengurusan Bencana Negeri; dan Pengarah Angkatan Pertahanan Awam Malaysia (APM) Sabah, Mohd Yusoff Samad.
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a thunderstorm warning for seven states and Kuala Lumpur, with heavy rain, strong winds and lightning expected until 5pm.
In a statement issued at 2.30pm, MetMalaysia said the affected areas include Kedah, with warnings for Kota Setar, Pokok Sena, Padang Terap, Yan, Pendang, Kuala Muda, Sik, Baling, Kulim and Bandar Baharu.
In Perak, the warning covers Hulu Perak, Kuala Kangsar, Kinta, Perak Tengah, Kampar, Bagan Datuk, Hilir Perak, Batang Padang and Muallim.
In Pahang, thunderstorms are forecast in Cameron Highlands, Lipis and Raub.
The alert also applies to parts of Selangor, including Kuala Selangor, Klang, Gombak, Petaling and Hulu Langat.
The Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur is under the same weather warning.
In Johor, the affected areas are Kluang, Mersing, Kulai, Kota Tinggi and Johor Baru.
Sarawak is expected to be hit in Mukah, Bintulu and parts of Miri, namely the districts of Subis, Beluru, Miri and Marudi.
In Sabah, Telupid, Beluran and Sandakan are forecast to experience severe weather.
MetMalaysia said the warning was triggered by signs of thunderstorm activity with rainfall intensity exceeding 20mm per hour, currently occurring or expected to continue for over an hour.
It added that thunderstorm warnings are short-term alerts, valid for up to six hours after issuance.
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PETALING JAYA – Jabatan Meteorologi (MetMalaysia) mengeluarkan amaran ribut petir, susulan jangkaan hujan lebat berserta ribut petir dan angin kencang di lapan negeri sehingga pukul 5 petang ini.
MetMalaysia dalam satu hantaran memaklumkan, cuaca buruk itu dilaporkan melanda Kedah (Kota Setar, Pokok Sena, Padang Terap, Yan, Pendang, Kuala Muda, Sik, Baling, Kulim dan Bandar Baharu).
“Di Perak melibatkan daerah Hulu Perak, Kuala Kangsar, Kinta, Perak Tengah, Kampar, Bagan Datuk, Hilir Perak, Batang Padang dan Muallim.
“Huja lebat turut melanda Pahang (Tanah Tinggi Cameron, Lipis dan Raub), serta Selangor (Kuala Selangor, Klang, Gombak, Petaling dan Hulu Langat),” lapor MetMalaysia.
Sementara itu, di Johor pula antara kawasan yang dijangka terjejas adalah daerah Kluang, Mersing, Kulai, Kota Tinggi dan Johor Bahru.
“Selain itu, di negeri Sarawak, keadaan sama tertumpu sekitar Mukah, Bintulu dan Miri (Subis, Beluru, Miri dan Marudi), manakala, di Sabah pula melibatkan Sandakan (Telupid, Beluran dan Sandakan),” kata MetMalaysia. – KOSMO! ONLINE
IPOH – Setiap aktiviti letupan kuari di negeri ini dipantau secara ketat bagi memastikan ia dijalankan mengikut prosedur serta jadual kelulusan yang ditetapkan, kata Ketua Polis Perak, Datuk Noor Hisam Nordin.
Beliau berkata, pemantauan tersebut merangkumi semakan terhadap bahan letupan berjadual yang digunakan serta rekod penggunaan dan penyimpanan stok bahan letupan.
“Setakat ini, kesemua syarikat kuari berlesen yang diperiksa mematuhi syarat lesen dan prosedur operasi standard (SOP) yang ditetapkan.
“Aktiviti letupan juga dijalankan mengikut peraturan, jadual dan kelulusan yang sah. Tiada sebarang unsur keraguan dikesan setakat ini,” katanya kepada pemberita sempena Majlis Pemakaian Pangkat Pegawai Kanan Polis dan Serah Terima Tugas di Mes Pegawai Kanan Polis Perak, di sini, pada Rabu.
Beliau berkata, perkara itu sekali gus menolak dakwaan bahawa gegaran yang berlaku di sekitar Ipoh pada 18 Jun lalu berpunca daripada operasi kuari.
Menurutnya, hasil semakan dan siasatan awal mendapati semua aktiviti letupan oleh syarikat kuari berlesen hanya dijalankan pada waktu petang, iaitu selepas jam 12 tengah hari.
“Letupan oleh pihak kuari yang direkodkan pada hari tersebut berlaku sekitar jam 12 tengah hari, 1 petang dan paling lewat pada jam 4.08 petang.
“Sedangkan kejadian gegaran yang dilaporkan orang awam berlaku seawal jam 10.30 pagi. Jadi agak mustahil ia berpunca daripada letupan kuari kerana waktu kejadian adalah berbeza,” jelasnya.
Noor Hisam berkata, siasatan lanjut berkaitan kes gegaran itu masih dijalankan dengan kerjasama pakar geologi dari Jabatan Mineral dan Geosains (JMG) bagi mengenal pasti punca sebenar.
“Kita sedang mengumpulkan beberapa bukti dan dapatan daripada kedua-dua pihak yang masih menjalankan siasatan.
“Setakat ini, tiada gegaran susulan dilaporkan dan saya menyeru masyarakat agar bertenang serta memberi ruang kepada pihak berkuasa untuk menjalankan siasatan secara menyeluruh,” katanya lagi.
Media sebelum ini melaporkan bunyi letupan dan gegaran kuat dirasai di beberapa kawasan sekitar Klebang, Chemor, Meru Raya, Ulu Kinta, Tanjung Rambutan dan Taman Ipoh.
Untuk rekod, pada 21 Oktober tahun lalu, satu gegaran kuat turut dilaporkan berlaku di sekitar Ipoh kira-kira jam 11 pagi, disusuli bunyi dentuman yang kuat.
Difahamkan, kejadian tersebut merupakan insiden keempat selepas kali pertama direkodkan pada Jun 2012 dan 4 Oktober 2018, dengan kesemuanya berlaku pada waktu hampir sama dan punca sebenar masih belum dikenal pasti sehingga kini.