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The Star
3 days ago
- Politics
- The Star
Selangor to hold special briefing on Putra Heights gas explosion on July 7
PETALING JAYA: A special briefing on the gas pipe explosion in Putra Heights will be held on Monday (July 7) for all MPs and state assemblymen, says Selangor Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari. He announced this during a briefing on upcoming bills and the pre-council meeting with Selangor State Assembly members. 'This special briefing will be open to all elected representatives, regardless of whether they are from the Government or the Opposition,' he said in a Facebook post on Friday (July 7). Amirudin also said he had requested the Speaker to allow the state government to provide an official explanation on the issue during the next sitting. 'The Selangor state government stands firmly on the principles of accountability, transparency and responsibility. "We uphold the trust and mandate given to us by the people,' he added. Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
New Straits Times
3 days ago
- Politics
- New Straits Times
Selangor govt to brief law makers on Putra Heights gas pipeline explosion this Monday
SHAH ALAM: The Selangor government has scheduled a briefing this Monday for members of Parliament and state assembly representatives to explain the gas pipeline explosion incident in Putra Heights, Subang Jaya. Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said the decision to hold the special briefing, which will be open to both government and opposition lawmakers, was made during a pre-council meeting with state assembly members yesterday. "I have also requested the State Assembly Speaker to allow the state government to provide an explanation during the upcoming Selangor State Assembly session. "The state government upholds the principles of responsibility, transparency and accountability, and fully honours the trust and mandate of the people," he said in a Facebook post today. The Second Meeting of the Third Session of the Fifteenth Selangor Legislative Assembly is scheduled to take place from July 7 to 18. On June 30, Selangor police stated at a special press conference that there was no element of mischief, sabotage or negligence identified that could have caused the gas pipeline damage and explosion in Putra Heights on April 1. Selangor police chief Datuk Hussein Omar Khan said the conclusion was based on the findings of a technical investigation carried out following the underground gas pipeline explosion. In response to the report, the state government formed a special committee to examine the investigation in full and recommend any necessary follow-up action.
Express Tribune
07-02-2025
- Business
- Express Tribune
PA welcomes CPA moot delegates
LAHORE: Six different international parliamentary delegations have arrived in Lahore to participate in the first Asia and Southeast Asia Regional CPA Conference, being held at the Punjab Assembly. A delegation led by the Chairperson of the CPA Executive Committee, Dr Christopher Kalila, has arrived in Lahore to attend the CPA Conference. Additionally, a three-member parliamentary delegation from the Selangor State Assembly, Malaysia, led by Speaker Lau Weng San, has also reached Lahore for the conference. Similarly, a six-member parliamentary delegation from the Parliament of Sri Lanka, led by Speaker Dr Jagath Wickramaratne and Sri Lanka's Deputy Minister Mohamed Mulaffer Muneer, has also arrived to participate in the conference. Furthermore, a four-member parliamentary delegation from the Parliament of Malaysia, led by Hon. Senator Pele Peter Tinggom, has reached Lahore. Additionally, a five-member parliamentary delegation led by the Speaker of Johor State Assembly, Malaysia, Haji Mohd Puad Bin Zarkashi, and the Speaker of Terengganu State Assembly, Malaysia, Hon YB Dato Haji Mohd Nor Bin Hamzah, has also arrived for the CPA Conference. Members of the Punjab Assembly Khurram Virk, Ahmad Khan Leghari and Staff Officer to the Speaker, Imad Hussain welcomed the initial delegations.
