Kuala lumpur: There was no encroachment involving developers or any contractors that caused the gas pipeline explosion incident in Putra Heights, Subang Jaya on April 1. Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said the development or land excavation work by the parties concerned was carried out outside the incident site.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, a developer company carrying out sewage pipe works in the area under the Subang Jaya City Council (MBSJ) had applied for and received permission from Petronas. Petronas set conditions, including appointing a panel company outlined by them. The panel company conducts excavations in Petronas areas. The results of their recommendations are managed and monitored under Petronas’ actions.

Amirudin stated that there is no encroachment after permission, and the subcontractors considered blacklisted have also not begun work. This was discussed during the winding-up session under Standing Order 13 (i) concerning the gas pipeline explosion incident in Putra Heights during the Selangor State Assembly sitting.

Amirudin mentioned that his team had instructed MBSJ to improve the selection of contractors before appointments are made by conducting a review through the Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB). He assured that the results of the investigation report by the Special Committee on Gas Pipeline Drainage Risk Adaptation would be presented at the next assembly sitting.

Amirudin expressed openness to holding a special briefing session regarding the committee’s report to all state assemblymen before the next state assembly sitting begins. He emphasized the importance of careful review and debate of the report, focusing on follow-up steps to prevent future incidents.

Additionally, Amirudin stated that the Selangor government had agreed to appoint two experts nominated by the opposition to form the Special Committee on Gas Pipeline Risk Adaptation to ensure transparency in the report involving the explosion incident. The committee, comprising seven experts, will involve various agencies, including representatives from state and federal governments and related bodies such as Petronas, to examine the investigation’s results and draft legal proposals and long-term preventive measures.