PORTAL RASMI
JABATAN PERDANA MENTERI
AGENSI PENGURUSAN BENCANA NEGARA
JABATAN PERDANA MENTERI
AGENSI PENGURUSAN BENCANA NEGARA
PETALING JAYA: The gas pipeline explosion in Putra Heights is expected to cause a temporary decline in property demand and prices, particularly in areas closest to the disaster site, said an expert.
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia property economics and finance associate professor Dr Muhammad Najib Razali told theSun that affected homes could see a price drop of up to 20% due to safety concerns, long-term risks and buyer hesitation.
“It follows similar cases in Malaysia where industrial disasters and infrastructure disruptions have weakened buyer confidence and slowed real estate activity.
“Transaction activity in the area is likely to slow down as potential buyers conduct more due diligence and assess the risks of purchasing homes nearby.
“As a result, properties may stay on the market for longer periods, reducing demand. While nearby areas outside the explosion zone may not experience the same level of price drop, the overall demand for homes in Putra Heights and its surroundings could shift,” he said, adding that the buyers may re-evaluate safety concerns and opt for homes in locations perceived as less affected by industrial infrastructure.
Muhmmad Najib said a short-term price correction of 15% to 20% is likely in the immediate vicinity of the pipeline explosion. However, he said long-term recovery will depend on remediation efforts, regulatory actions and the restoration of buyer confidence.
“Fire damage can lead to temporary property devaluation of 10% to 30%, with recovery influenced by public perception and market sentiment.
“In 2014, an industrial fire in Sungai Buloh damaged warehouses and homes. Although direct devaluation figures were not widely recorded, concerns over long-term risks led to a temporary decline in demand. As cleanup and recovery progressed, the impact on property values gradually faded.”
Muhammad Najib said the timeline for restoring fire-damaged homes varies depending on the extent of destruction. For minor fires affecting interiors or surface, he said finishes may require four to eight weeks of repairs.
However, he said in cases of severe structural damage, including compromised wiring and utilities, such as in the Putra Heights blaze, it could take six months to over a year for full rehabilitation.
“Recovery from severe property damage often takes months or even years, as seen worldwide. The 2010 San Bruno gas explosion in the US required repairs lasting six to 18 months, while the Sungai Buloh industrial fire took six to 12 months.
“Such incidents reflect the complexity of fire recovery, which involves inspections, approvals and insurance processes that can significantly delay reconstruction.”
Muhammad Najib also said renovation costs for homes affected by the blast will vary depending on the level of damage, adding that major repairs would include structural checks and replacement of plumbing and electrical systems.
“The estimated cost ranges from RM150,000 to RM300,000, but could increase by 20% to 30% due to inflation and rising material costs caused by global tariffs.”
He added that the impact of US tariffs on essential materials such as steel, lumber and construction equipment could further inflate
repair costs.
However, Muhammad Najib assured that property values can recover as conditions stabilise, rehabilitation efforts take place and public perception improves.
KUALA LUMPUR, 9 April- Seramai 309 orang daripada 104 keluarga terjejas banjir di Johor, setakat pada pukul 6.00 pagi tadi.
Jumlah berkenaan tidak berubah berbanding pada pukul 12.00 tengah malam tadi.
Menurut Portal Bencana Pusat Kawalan Bencana Negara (NDCC), Agensi Pengurusan Bencana Negara (NADMA), banjir hanya melibatkan daerah Batu Pahat.
"Di Batu Pahat, hanya satu pusat pemindahan sementara (PPS) dibuka," menurut kenyataan tersebut.
Setakat ini, hanya Johor yang terjejas dengan banjir.
KUALA LUMPUR: Ahmad Baharudin Hamid returned yesterday to what remains of his home in Kampung Sungai Baru in Subang Jaya, still blackened and broken from last week's devastating gas pipeline fire in Putra Heights, searching through the debris for anything salvageable.
His two children, both university students, are preparing to return to campus next week. They'll need clothes, documents - simple essentials for a future that continues, despite the ashes they now stand in.
The 56-year-old oil and gas employee stood quietly among the charred remains of his home, built on inherited family land. The sight of melted walls, scorched floors and a collapsed roof didn't weaken his resolve.
"I'll fix this house bit by bit. I have no plans to move elsewhere," he said at the temporary relief centre at the Putra Heights Mosque hall.
Ahmad Baharudin, who has lived in the village for the past five years, said his decision to stay was also influenced by one of his four children who lives with autism and works nearby, making it easier for them to maintain a routine amid the chaos.
For now, he's looking for a nearby rental home to stay in while he repairs the damage. In addition to the house, the fire also damaged the family car and a motorcycle.
Recalling the tragedy on that fateful Tuesday, Ahmad said he heard what sounded like a plane engine revving just before the explosion erupted roughly 70 metres from his home.
He said after the blast, everything outside — clothes, the roof, plastic items — melted or turned to dust from the heat.
But in the midst of destruction, there was gratitude.
"Alhamdulillah, my wife, four children and I managed to escape. None of us were injured," he said.
The Petronas gas pipeline fire that broke out around 8.10 am on April 1 sent flames more than 30 metres into the sky, with temperatures soaring to 1,000 degrees Celsius. It took nearly eight hours for the blaze to be fully extinguished.
The disaster destroyed 81 homes completely, with structural damage exceeding 40 per cent, another 81 were partially destroyed, 57 were affected but not burned, while 218 houses were not affected. – BERNAMA
KUALA LUMPUR: "We had to be careful with every step. The ground here is very soft. One wrong step and we could have been pulled in."
These were the words which aptly described the anxious moments the Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department's (JBPM) technical team faced when investigating the area around the crater formed by the gas pipeline explosion in Putra Heights, Subang Jaya, Selangor on Tuesday (April 1).
Relating his experience to Bernama, Senior Fire Superintendent I Noor Shaifful Nizam Sulaiman, 41, said their concerns were not just about the unstable ground conditions but also the risk of residual gas remaining in the area.
"In the post-explosion phase, there will be all kinds of impact. In addition to concerns about residual gas remaining, we also did not know how deep the crater was.
"With the soft ground structure due to rain a few days earlier, the area could collapse at any time. That's why we had to be extremely careful with every step that we took," said Noor Shaifful Nizam, who was one of the five fire department technical team members involved in inspecting the crater.
He added that they were not alone out in the field as they were assisted by various agencies, including the Department of Minerals and Geoscience (JMG), which was tasked with marking safe areas with flags to ensure the inspection team could make their way safely.
In addition, advanced technology, such as drones with thermal functions, was also used to survey the conditions at the high-risk crater site.
Despite having experience in tackling several explosion cases, including that at the Empire Shopping Gallery in Subang Jaya in 2011, Noor Shaifful Nizam admitted that the feeling of fear was always there.
However, he tried to remain positive by telling himself that the Putra Heights incident would teach him many new things since the situation there could best be described as challenging and tricky.
Assistant Fire Superintendent Siti Nuraini Ab Rashid, 40, who was in the team assessing damage to the affected houses, said their challenge was not only about the risk of the buildings collapsing but also dealing with the emotions of the victims.
"At times, when we entered a house to assess the damage of property destruction, we would be scolded by uncooperative owners.
"But we were patient as we understand that they are affected emotionally and going through a difficult time," she said.
In addition to technical challenges, the inspection team also had to work almost non-stop, at times from morning till late at night, without sufficient rotation.
"In Malaysia, the number of fire department investigation officers is limited. I'm from the Negeri Sembilan JBPM and there are only 12 of us, whereas the bigger states may have 20 fire investigators.
"So, when there is a disaster, we would usually be temporarily sent out to the location but there aren't enough of us," she said as she described the Putra Heights fire incident as a sobering incident because many families lost their belongings, especially since it occurred during the Aidilfitri celebration.
JBPM director-general Datuk Nor Hisham Mohammad was previously quoted as saying that 25 fire investigators from five states had been dispatched to the explosion site, with five of them carrying out technical investigations and the rest focusing on evaluating the percentage of damage and destruction in the affected houses.
The Petronas gas pipeline fire at 8.10am last Tuesday saw flames rising more than 30 metres high with the temperature reaching 1,000 degrees Celsius. It took almost eight hours to completely extinguish the fire. – BERNAMA
RM7.356 juta diperuntukkan babitkan 613 keluarga insiden kebakaran saluran paip gas Putra Heights
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SERAMAI 219 keluarga yang terjejas akibat insiden kebakaran saluran paip gas di Putra Heights, Selasa lalu telah pun didaftarkan di bawah Unit Pengurusan Bencana Negeri di Pusat Pemindahan Sementara (PPS).
Mangsa akan menerima bantuan masing-masing daripada Kerajaan Persekutuan dan Petronas melalui Kerajaan Negeri.
Menteri Besar Selangor, Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari dalam kenyataan media berkata, pemilik rumah bakal menerima bantuan mengikut kategori.
“Rumah yang musnah sepenuhnya bakal menerima bantuan sebanyak RM 10,000. Bagi pemilik yang rumahnya separuh musnah pula akan menerima bantuan sebanyak RM 5,000.
“Penyewa rumah juga layak menerima bantuan sebanyak RM 5,000.
“Kerajaan Negeri juga bersetuju memberikan bantuan sewaan sebanyak RM2,000 sebulan selama enam bulan kepada setiap keluarga yang terkesan bagi membolehkan mereka menyewa, sementara rumah sedang diperbaiki ataupun dibina semula,” katanya.
Peruntukan bantuan adalah dianggarkan sebanyak RM7.356 juta membabitkan 613 keluarga secara keseluruhannya.
Amirudin juga berkata, nilai kerugian dan kerosakan kediaman yang terlibat dianggarkan sebanyak RM65.4 juta dengan 437 rumah dikenal pasti sebagai angka muktamad kediaman terlibat dalam insiden terbabit.
Berdasarkan pemerikaan daripada pasukan teknikal yang turun dari rumah ke rumah, 81 rumah disahkan dalam kategori musnah sepenuhnya, 81 lagi separa musnah, 57 terbakar tetapi tidak mengalami kesan pada struktur mankala 218 rumah tidak terjejas.-WILAYAHKU
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