Here is some old news:
Rubbish’: residents still traumatised, question .. final report
02 July 2025
KUALA LUMPUR – Residents impacted by gas pipeline explosion in P---a H-----s have criticised the final investigation report, calling it “rubbish” and saying that it has not helped ease the concerns of those still traumatised by the event.
also expressed worries the report brings up safety issues in the vicinity.
people still questioning construction of shop lots close to pipeline
“Why hasn’t this happened in other places where there are gas pipelines?
I’ve lived there for over 14 years and nothing like this has ever happened.
“Residents questioning construction of shop lots near where pipeline is located.
If no disturbance to pipeline or surrounding area, this would never happen”
DoSH reported explosion of underground pipeline due to failure of the pipeline, which was unable to withstand the weight and pressure because of inadequate soil conditions beneath it. Petroleum Safety Division director explained that this instability led to a leak and ultimately resulted in the explosion.
large number of residents lost confidence with authorities who approved project
“It’s not just the residents in this estate who are questioning this, but also those in the surrounding estates, as well as those who live near gas pipelines throughout the country, who have also expressed their concerns,” he said.
“Residents are still living in fear, the trauma has not gone away and they don’t know what the future holds because there is no communication, especially from the authorities and the state government, in informing them of the steps they are taking.
called on govt to come forward with thorough and clear investigation so that residents are not constantly plagued by anxiety.
“We really hope govt can resolve this issue by providing a complete explanation so that residents can live peacefully and safely again.
In the incident on April 1, the gas pipeline explosion caused a major fire and widespread property damage.
The explosion, which occurred at about 8.10am on the second day of Hari Raya Aidilfitri, affected 529 residents from 118 families.
A total of 235 premises, including homes and shops, were affected, with 87 units completely destroyed.
In addition, 225 vehicles were damaged. The incident injured 126 people, some of whom were treated in intensive care. – July 2, 2025
My Comments: So has the problem been solved?
If the pipeline, which was unable to withstand the weight and pressure because of inadequate soil conditions beneath it so have the inadequate soil conditions beneath the pipeline been fixed? What about the soil conditions along the entire length of the pipeline?
When they first built the pipeline there must have been geo-technical studies done on the soil conditions. So what happened?
affected 529 residents from 118 families, total of 235 homes, shops affected, 87 units completely destroyed
What is the fate of all those people one year after the pipeline explosion?
Just recalled that pipeline explosion over Hari Raya last year.
