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Putra Heights fire sparks production disruptions, financial losses for 200 factories
KUALA LUMPUR, April 5 — The gas pipeline fire incident at Putra Heights has significantly impacted the operations of approximately 200 industrial facilities in the Klang Valley, spanning various manufacturing sub-sectors and company sizes. Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM) president
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Balloon vendor in DBKL clash has 13 prior criminal cases, mostly drug-related
KUALA LUMPUR, April 4 — Two of the three investigation papers initiated following the altercation between a balloon vendor and Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) officers on Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman have been referred to the Attorney General’s Chambers (AGC).
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Over 150 fire victims in Putra Heights register for temporary vehicles, Panasonic offers RM500 e-vouchers
SUBANG JAYA, April 5 — More than 150 victims of the recent gas pipeline fire in Putra Heights have registered for temporary vehicle assistance, Selangor executive councillor Ng Sze Han said today. Speaking during a vehicle handover ceremony here, Ng
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King gives RM1,000 aid to each household hit by Putra Heights gas blast
KUALA LUMPUR, April 5 — His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, today presented personal contributions through Yayasan Sultan Ibrahim Johor to the victims of the Putra Heights gas pipeline blaze in Subang Jaya near here. A total of 308
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Final safety check at ground zero set for tomorrow
KUALA LUMPUR, April 5 — Final safety assessment at ground zero of the Putra Heights gas pipeline disaster is expected to be completed tomorrow. Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department Director-General Datuk Nor Hisyam Mohammad said the findings would then be
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RM250,000 sandbag project to begin at Batu Ferringhi as short-term response to ongoing erosion
GEORGE TOWN, April 5 — New sandbags will be placed along the Batu Ferringhi coastline as a short-term solution to address the erosion problem at the tourist hotspot. Penang Infrastructure, Transport and Digital Committee chairman Zairil Khir Johari said an
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Johor MB pledges ongoing checks to protect fuel subsidies, urges public to report violations
JOHOR BARU, April 5 — The Johor government, together with the federal government, is committed to ensuring that the RON 95 fuel subsidy will only be enjoyed by citizens in the country. Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi yesterday
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Govt cancels Selangor Hari Raya open house to honour Putra Heights gas fire victims
KUALA LUMPUR, April 5 — The government has cancelled its Selangor state-level Madani Aidilfitri Open House that was scheduled to take place tomorrow in a show of respect to the victims of the recent Putra Heights gas fire. Making the
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Selangor MB says critics twisted remarks about buried excavator at Putra Heights blast site
SHAH ALAM, April 5 — Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari today said his remarks about an excavator being buried at the site of the gas pipeline explosion in Putra Heights were twisted by critics of the state government.
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Vincent Tan, Carsome step up with cash, free cars as aid for Putra Heights fire victims grows
SUBANG JAYA, April 5 — Transport Minister Anthony Loke today announced that 400 families affected by the Putra Heights gas pipeline fire have each received RM3,000 — 300 from Berjaya Group founder Tan Sri Vincent Tan and 100 from real
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