CYBERJAYA, July 3 — The investigation into the April 1 gas pipeline fire in Putra Heights, Subang Jaya, was carried out independently and transparently, without any interference from the Selangor government, said Menteri Besar Dato' Seri Amirudin Shari.
He said the state government was not directly involved in the investigation, but rather served as one of the 212 witnesses.
The focus is currently on the special committee established to review the report on the incident and recommend several measures to the state government.
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Menteri Besar Dato' Seri Amirudin Shari delivers his speech during the Rumah Idaman Melur keys handover ceremony at Cybersouth 10, Sepang on July 3, 2025. — Picture by AHMAD ZAKKI JILAN/MEDIA SELANGOR[/caption]
“The reality is, the investigation was conducted completely independently, with no interference from the state government. So, if there are parties disputing it, that does not mean the report is inaccurate,” Amirudin said.
He was speaking at a press conference after officiating the Publicity and Public Participation Programme for the Draft Local Plan of the Sepang Municipal Council, Selangor 2035 (Replacement) today.
The Menteri Besar added that the full report of the investigation into the gas pipeline fire incident would be made available to the public once approval is obtained from the relevant authority.
“I will make the investigation public once permission is obtained and (anyone) may review it to find out who is responsible and (the report) contains an explanation of that.
“We should not assume that there is interference in every matter. (Such) perceptions must be backed by clear and scientific evidence,” he said.
Amirudin stressed that the state government had given the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) full space to carry out the investigation, including summoning witnesses like the developer, security guards, and excavator operators.
“(At present) police investigations have found no evidence of negligence or foul play,” he said.
Previously, Amirudin said that Selangor will establish a special committee to formulate long-term strategies and propose new regulations to prevent incidents such as the gas pipeline fire in Putra Heights from recurring.
The police have classified the gas pipeline explosion incident as No Further Action (NFA) following criminal investigations that found no elements of negligence or sabotage.
The blaze and explosion destroyed 81 houses, with structural damage exceeding 40 per cent, partially destroyed another 81, and affected 57 without burning.
Meanwhile, 218 houses were unaffected, including those in Kampung Tengah, Puchong.
— Bernama
