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Focus Malaysia
20 hours ago
- Focus Malaysia
Malaysians rubbish DOSH's claim weak soil beneath gas pipeline root cause of Putra Heights inferno
SO the police have classified as No Further Action (NFA) the gas pipeline explosion in Putra Heights, Subang Jaya on April 1 after investigations found no signs of negligence or sabotage, hence ruling out criminal elements. This aside, witty Malaysians are not in concordance with the Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) findings that while the PETRONAS gas pipeline met technical specifications, its lower part was not adequately supported by the soft and moist ground. -[KENYATAAN MEDIA]- HASIL SIASATAN KES KEBOCORAN DAN KEBAKARAN TALIAN PAIP GAS DI PUTRA HEIGHTS, SUBANG JAYA. — JKKP / DOSH Malaysia (@doshmalaysia) June 30, 2025 'This caused a physical failure at the pipe segment at the location of the blast, resulting in gas leakage which ignited and exploded,' reasoned DOSH's Petroleum Safety Department director Husdin Che Amat. Unfortunately to Husdin, many Malaysians are firmly standing behind the over 400 families displaced by the incident by 'rubbishing' DOSH's geological rationale as evident from a Buletin TV3 Facebook post on the outcome of DOSH's probe. In essence, they sent a strong message to remind the agency under the Human Resources Ministry 'not to fool the entire nation just to cover up the real culprit'. Quite a number of commenters even belittled the probe as 'blaming soil movement for the spark that triggered the explosion/inferno' to even 'blaming the worms/termites for accidentally knocking on the gas pipeline'. Many expressed disappointment with the final outcome, insinuating that it was a cover-up to safeguard the interest of the property developer 'who can now read the news smiling while sipping coffee'. Some commenters urged affected residents as well as those residing within the radius of the gas pipeline blast to take up group suit/seek compensation from the real culprits. Interestingly, more brickbats directed at the relevant authorities (and property developer) can be found on DAP's Facebook page in which Puchong MP Yeo Bee Yin wanted PETRONAS to bear responsibility for the incident which caused an estimated RM65.4 mil in total value of losses and damage to residences. 'While I agree with Datuk Hussein (Selangor Police Chief Datuk Hussein Omar Khan) that there appears to be no sabotage or criminal intent, I respectfully disagree that negligence was absent,' opined the former energy, science, technology, environment and climate change minister. 'As the owner of the pipeline, PETRONAS should have ensured that all their assets were maintained in proper condition.' At the end of the day, the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) may have to step in to ensure that there is no so-called 'under table' element in the preparation of the DOSH findings. – July 2, 2025
Malay Mail
2 days ago
- General
- Malay Mail
Petronas Gas pledges transparency, safety after Putra Heights pipeline failure
KUALA LUMPUR, July 1 — Petronas Gas Bhd (PGB) has reiterated its commitment to full transparency, continuous improvement, care for those affected, and continued collaboration with the relevant authorities. In a statement today, the gas infrastructure and utilities company said it acknowledges the findings released by the relevant authorities regarding the April 1, 2025, blaze in Putra Heights, Selangor. Since the incident, PGB said it has mobilised substantial efforts to ensure public safety, support the affected community, and maintain a continuous gas supply nationwide. 'This incident is unprecedented in the history of our gas transmission system, and we fully recognise the public concerns about the safety of the pipeline system, especially regarding the continued flow of gas through the network,' it said. The company said the Peninsular Gas Utilisation system is designed with multiple layers of safety and resilience, supported by over three decades of engineering and operational experience. 'Our systems and people are working continuously to ensure secure and reliable gas delivery to homes, industries, and the nation's power sector,' said PGB. Yesterday, the Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) stated that the gas pipe involved in the Putra Heights inferno met all required technical specifications. DOSH Petroleum Safety Division director Husdin Che Amat said that laboratory analysis revealed that the lower part of the pipe was not fully supported by the soil, which was soft and damp, thereby exerting pressure on the pipe's surface. The weakened soil condition caused repeated cyclic loading, resulting in stress lines and fatigue striations on the pipe's surface, he told a special press conference announcing the investigation report yesterday. 'This resulted in physical failure of the pipe at the scene, causing a gas leak that ignited and led to the explosion. 'Metallographic analysis also showed that tensile overload was the primary cause of the failure, and that this damage developed gradually, leading to a ductile failure which released gas and ignited a fire,' Husdin added. — Bernama
Malaysian Reserve
2 days ago
- Malaysian Reserve
Putra Heights gas explosion: DOSH confirms pipe met technical specs
SHAH ALAM — The Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) has confirmed that the gas pipe involved in the Putra Heights inferno last April met all the required technical specifications. DOSH Petroleum Safety Division director Husdin Che Amat said that, on the contrary, laboratory analysis revealed that the lower part of the pipe was not fully supported by the soil, which was found soft and damp, thus putting pressure on the surface of the pipe. He said that the weakened soil condition had caused repeated cyclic loading, resulting in stress lines and fatigue striations on the pipe's surface. 'This resulted in physical failure in the pipe at the scene, causing a gas leak that ignited (and led to the explosion). 'Metallographic analysis also showed that tensile overload was the main cause of the failure and that this damage developed slowly until it caused a ductile failure which released gas and sparked a fire,' he told a special press conference to announce the investigation report on the incident here today. Also present were Selangor Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari and Police Chief Datuk Hussein Omar Khan. Elaborating, Husdin said DOSH, in collaboration with the Department of Minerals and Geoscience (JMG), Public Works Department (JKR), Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM), and the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM), had conducted a comprehensive investigation into the incident over nearly three months. During that period, he said five samples were collected and sent to SIRIM, a premier standard and industrial research organisation, for laboratory testing, which began on April 15 and concluded on May 8. He explained that the investigation methodology included on-site inspections, laboratory analysis, systems review, computer simulations, and hypothesis validation, which took into consideration pipeline operations, structural integrity, material conditions, and external stress factors. 'Based on findings from all agencies involved, we identified three critical elements: the pipeline fracture occurred at a welded joint due to tensile stress, the soil beneath was soft and loose, and there was significant cyclic loading prior to the failure and subsequent fire. 'In conclusion, the pipeline failure was caused by unstable soil conditions that were insufficient to support the weight and pressure of the pipe. This led to instability, leakage, and eventually, an explosion,' he said. Husdin said the investigation was conducted under the Occupational Safety and Health (Amendment) Act 2022 and the Petroleum (Safety Measures) Act 1984. He also confirmed that no elements of sabotage or negligence were found. As a preventive measure, DOSH has directed Petronas to identify and review all high-risk segments along its 2,680-kilometre gas pipeline stretching from Jerteh, Terengganu, to Singapore. 'Petronas has already identified these areas and has been instructed to carry out immediate remedial work along the affected segments,' he added, declining to disclose the exact locations for security reasons. — BERNAMA
Free Malaysia Today
2 days ago
- General
- Free Malaysia Today
Petronas to act after spotting similar risks in gas line network
DOSH petroleum safety division director Husdin Che Amat said the agency has discussed with Petronas the actions and measures that need to be taken in both the short and long term. SHAH ALAM : Petronas has identified other parts of its gas pipeline network that may be affected by the same issue that led to the April 1 explosion and blaze in Putra Heights, says the occupational safety and health department (DOSH). DOSH petroleum safety division director Husdin Che Amat said the agency has discussed with Petronas the actions and measures that need to be taken in both the short and long term. 'We have given clear instructions, as the issue has already been identified. Petronas will take proactive measures to implement the necessary improvements,' he told a press conference at the Selangor government's office here today. Earlier, Husdin said that parts of the gas line in Putra Heights had failed because the condition of the ground underneath was not strong enough to support the weight and pressure of the pipe. He said cyclic loading had left stress lines and fatigue striations on the surface of the pipe in Putra Heights, with the damage slowly spreading. This caused ductile failure which led to the leakage of gas, triggering the fire. On the pipeline, Husdin did not specify which locations had been identified by Petronas for improvement works. However, he said the pipeline spans 2,680km, from Kerteh to Segamat, to the border with Singapore and from Pengerang to Segamat and to the border with Thailand. He said investigations revealed that since the gas pipeline was commissioned in 2000, the ground had sunk by 24.3cm over a 25-year period. This soil settlement caused the pipeline to shift by 15.9cm, as confirmed by pipe samples showing signs of pressure and fatigue on its structure. The mineral and geoscience department also found that the ground in the affected area was saturated with underground water, leading to weakened soil conditions. Although the pipeline met all technical specifications and standards, investigators concluded that several environmental factors contributed to the failure. These included unstable ground, long-term water accumulation, the impact on monsoon drainage and culvert structures, climate stress and population density in the area. The investigating team concluded that these underground environmental conditions were the main cause of the pipeline's failure, which then led to metal friction and gas ignition at 8.08am on the day of the fire. Selangor menteri besar Amirudin Shari said the findings will serve as the basis for risk analysis in similar areas. 'A special committee under the state disaster management unit will be formed. 'This will involve experts, including from Petronas, to propose reforms to planning approvals, legal frameworks, and development policies that consider climate risks and the right-of-way corridors for gas pipelines,' he said.
South China Morning Post
2 days ago
- Climate
- South China Morning Post
Malaysia's huge gas pipeline inferno sparked by weak soil, not foul play: authorities
A massive gas inferno that rocked Malaysia in April was caused by long-term strain on the pipeline due to weak soil, authorities said on Monday, three months after over 1,000 people were evacuated as the intense heat destroyed homes and melted cars in the vicinity of the incident. Police said there was also no evidence of negligence or conspiracy to cause the disaster that decimated parts of the middle-class enclave of Putra Heights in Selangor state and sent more than 100 people to hospital with smoke inhalation and burns. Federal safety experts said the explosion happened in an area where the soil was waterlogged and 'very soft', causing long-term stress lines to form within the pipe from the constant movement under pressure. That led to an eventual break at the weld, which was its weakest point. 'The unstable soil surrounding the pipe was the main reason for the failure,' Husdin Che Amat, director for petroleum safety at the Department of Occupational Safety and Health, told a news conference on Monday. 01:34 Towering inferno erupts on outskirts of Malaysian capital Kuala Lumpur Towering inferno erupts on outskirts of Malaysian capital Kuala Lumpur The gas pipeline, operated by national energy giant Petronas, was used to deliver natural gas from its refinery in Kerteh district in northern Terengganu state to clients in the peninsula and all the way to neighbouring Singapore in the south.
