Help university: HELP University is working closely with the authorities, as well as the building owner and management, to identify the cause of an explosion that occurred during air-conditioning system maintenance works at its Bukit Damansara campus this morning.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the university has issued a statement indicating that the affected building will remain closed until official investigations are completed. The institution reiterated its commitment to providing a safe environment for students and the entire campus community by planning to conduct internal inspections to ensure the safety and structural integrity of other buildings at both the Bukit Damansara Campus and the Subang Bestari Campus. It was also emphasized that operations and classes at the Subang Bestari Campus will continue as usual.

HELP University is coordinating with medical teams to ensure that all those affected receive appropriate treatment and assistance. The university is in contact with the family members of those affected to provide necessary support and aid. Students and parents seeking further information or assistance are encouraged to contact the internal communication channels that have been provided.

The university also confirmed that students and staff at the campus were immediately evacuated in accordance with emergency protocols as soon as the incident occurred. Emergency services arrived shortly after being alerted to the situation.

Earlier reports indicated that a man was confirmed dead while receiving treatment at Kuala Lumpur Hospital (HKL), and nine others were injured in the air-conditioning gas explosion at the private university. Kuala Lumpur Police Chief Datuk Fadil Marsus stated that the deceased was a 24-year-old local worker employed by a contractor company. The explosion is believed to have occurred at an air-conditioning maintenance area located adjacent to the cafeteria on the fourth floor of the university.