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JABATAN PERDANA MENTERI
AGENSI PENGURUSAN BENCANA NEGARA
JABATAN PERDANA MENTERI
AGENSI PENGURUSAN BENCANA NEGARA
SEBERANG PRAI: The Seberang Prai City Council (MBSP) has vowed to take stern action against illegal structures built on gas pipeline reserve land to prevent an incident like the Putra Heights fire.
Mayor Datuk Baderul Amin Abdul Hamid said, so far, they had not approved any structures along gas pipeline reserve land in Seberang Prai.
He said this was particularly in areas with high population density near the pipelines or other utilities that were above or below ground.
"The MBSP takes the safety issues related to utility routes such as gas pipelines very seriously," he told the New Straits Times.
Elaborating, Baderul Amin said previously, there was a temple on the gas pipeline land. "The structure has been ordered to be demolished and the action has been carried out," he added.
On Sunday, Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow called for the implementation of stricter enforcement measures concerning gas pipeline safety, particularly in industrial zones across the state.
Chow said state Local Government, Town and Country Planning Committee chairman H'ng Mooi Lye had instructed the MBSP to intensify monitoring of gas pipelines on the mainland, which were more concentrated than on the island.
He said given the severity of the recent event, the state government had recognised the urgent need for robust enforcement.
Baderul Amin said any form of development must first obtain approval from the local authority through planning plans (PKM) and related technical plans.
"The gas pipeline reserve land or utility routes should also be fenced to prevent trespassing, misuse or unauthorised constructions," he said.
He said among the actions implemented or proposed included the utility companies managing high-risk routes to conduct regular monitoring, including periodic risk assessments and safety audits of the routes, structures and physical conditions at their respective sites.
"The monitoring reports must be submitted to the MBSP for record-keeping and shared with the local authorities, the Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) and other relevant safety agencies.
"The use of modern technology such as drones, closed-circuit television (CCTV) and sensors is highly encouraged to ensure that continuous monitoring can be carried out more effectively," he said.
He said periodic joint inspections between utility companies and technical agencies, such as PBT, DOSH, Fire and Rescue Department, Tenaga Nasional Bhd, Telekom, Public Works Department and others should also be conducted to ensure safety and technical compliance are always up-to-date.
On April 1, a massive fire broke out at a Petronas gas pipeline in Putra Heights, Subang Jaya, causing widespread panic as flames shot up in the air.
The heat from the flames — felt from kilometres away — had melted vehicles and plastic objects within a wide radius of the pipeline.
Damage to homes affected by the Putra Heights gas pipeline fire was estimated at RM65.4 million, including the cost of wiring repairs.
Inspections were carried out on 437 homes, which had been categorised as completely destroyed, partially damaged, or affected but not burnt.
KUALA LUMPUR: Jabatan Meteorologi Malaysia (MetMalaysia) mengeluarkan amaran angin kencang dan laut bergelora kategori pertama bagi perairan Phuket dan Selat Melaka Utara berkuat kuasa 11 hingga 12 April.
MetMalaysia dalam kenyataan memaklumkan angin kencang barat laut berkelajuan 40 hingga 50 kilometer sejam dengan ombak mencapai ketinggian sehingga 3.5 meter, dijangka berlaku di kedua-dua kawasan perairan itu dalam tempoh berkenaan dan keadaan ini berbahaya kepada bot-bot kecil, rekreasi laut dan sukan laut.
"Angin barat laut juga dijangka bertiup kencang dan menumpu di utara Semenanjung bermula 10 hingga 13 April ini dan keadaan itu berpotensi menghasilkan ribut petir berserta hujan lebat dalam tempoh yang lebih panjang di kawasan tersebut," katanya.
Pada masa sama, orang awam dinasihatkan untuk sentiasa merujuk laman web rasmi MetMalaysia di www.met.gov.my, media sosial rasmi jabatan itu serta memuat turun aplikasi myCuaca bagi mendapatkan maklumat terkini dan sahih.
Putra Heights fire disrupts pipeline services in Shah Alam, Klang, Puchong, and Batu Tiga, says Petronas Gas
- Admin UKK
- Berita
KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 — Petronas Gas Bhd (PGB) today said the fire incident at its main gas pipeline in Putra Heights, near Puchong, Selangor has affected its pipeline services within the central zone, including Shah Alam, Klang, Puchong and Batu Tiga, which is about 7.0 per cent of the shipper’s total commitment volume to its customers.
It noted that in order to mitigate these operational issues and until full operations can be resumed, PGB is working closely with the relevant authorities and the shipper to implement several mitigation measures to ensure the security of supply and restoration of its pipeline services in the affected areas.
“The company wishes to clarify that it will only be able to provide the full financial impact of the incident upon the completion of the incident investigation, tentatively to be in May 2025,” PGB said in a filing with Bursa Malaysia. — Bernama
KUALA LUMPUR – Rasa terhutang budi dengan Pasukan Mencari dan Menyelamat Khas Malaysia (SMART) membantu mangsa gempa bumi di Myanmar – sekumpulan warga negara itu yang berada di Malaysia meraikan kepulangan pasukan itu di Subang dekat sini semalam.
Berdasarkan video tular, ada antara rakyat Myanmar itu menghadiahkan jambangan bunga dan ada mencium kepala anggota SMART.
Pasukan SMART Malaysia telah menamatkan operasinya dan pulang ke tanah air semalam. Sebelum ini, Menteri Luar Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan berkata, selain tempoh operasi mencari dan menyelamat (SAR) oleh SMART telah tamat, ia perlu dihentikan kerana mereka tidak lagi menjumpai mangsa hidup yang terperangkap di bawah runtuhan bencana alam itu.
SMART sebelum ini telah dihantar ke Sagaing iaitu kawasan paling teruk terjejas kerana pasukan itu mempunyai kelengkapan mencari dan menyelamat yang mencukupi.
Malaysia menghantar dua pesawat A400M milik TUDM yang membawa 50 anggota dan pegawai SMART serta pasukan di bawah Agensi Pengurusan Bencana Negara (NADMA) ke Myanmar bagi operasi SAR pada 30 Mac lepas.
Operasi SAR oleh SMART berjaya mengeluarkan tujuh mangsa termasuk seorang yang masih hidup di bawah runtuhan gempa bumi di Daerah Sagaing, Myanmar sejak Isnin lepas.- MalaysiaGazette
KUALA LUMPUR: The welfare of the victims of the gas pipeline disaster in Putra Heights, Subang Jaya remains a priority, with various efforts being carried out including additional contributions and rental assistance.
Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said that the contributions of RM5,000 and RM2,500 from Petronas are in addition to the assistance previously announced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
He said the contributions, based on the level of house damage, mean that victims whose homes were completely destroyed will receive a total of RM10,000, while those with partially damaged homes and tenants will each receive RM5,000.
Additionally, Amirudin announced that the state government would provide rental assistance of RM2,000 to affected victims for six months, depending on the repair period of each home, involving a financial implication of RM7.4 million.
Following the incident, which occurred on the morning of the second day of Hari Raya (April 1), Amirudin said the estimated value of loss and damage to affected residences was about RM65.4 million, with 437 houses confirmed as the final number of residences impacted.
He said the figure was based on inspections conducted by a technical team led by the Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department, confirming that 81 houses were completely destroyed with structural damage exceeding 40 percent, 81 houses were partially damaged, 57 were affected but not burnt, while 218 houses were not affected.
Selangor Deputy State Secretary (Development) and Director of the State Economic Planning Unit, Datuk Johary Anuar, has also been appointed to lead the Recovery Phase, including restoration methods for homes, roads, infrastructure, and public facilities.
Meanwhile, the Prime Minister's Political Secretary Datuk Azman Abidin expressed hope that more corporate companies would come forward to contribute to the victims to help ease their burden, despite various forms of assistance already provided by the government and related agencies.
He said that as of today, a total of RM1.4 million had been channelled to affected victims, including immediate aid from the Implementation Coordination Unit (ICU) of the Prime Minister's Department and initial assistance from Petronas.
In addition to financial assistance, victims are also receiving counselling support at the Local Social Support Centre established at the temporary evacuation centre (PPS) there.
Minister of Women, Family and Community Development Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said that a total of 253 victims have received counselling assistance at the Local Social Support Centre at the PPS.
Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming is also reported to be meeting the Prime Minister today to discuss the best formula to assist the victims.
The Ministry of Health further informed that 41 out of the total 149 victims involved in this tragedy are still receiving treatment at hospitals and clinics. Of this number, 19 victims are being treated in general wards of government hospitals, while 22 are receiving care at private health facilities.
Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain, meanwhile, said that aside from criminal elements and negligence, which are among the focuses of police investigation, other factors are also being considered in efforts to identify the cause of the incident, including the possibility of underground soil movement at the location.– BERNAMA