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Gas blast recovery begins as 85 homes in Putra Heights cleared for re-entry
KUALA LUMPUR, April 4 — The police and enforcement officers from the Subang Jaya City Council (MBSJ) continue to maintain strict control at the entrance to Jalan Putra Harmoni, Putra Height, Subang Jaya following the gas pipeline fire last Tuesday.
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Pahang govt helps Jengka native hit by Putra Heights gas explosion
KUANTAN, April 4 — The Pahang government handed over an initial donation to one of the victims of the gas pipeline fire in Putra Heights, Subang Jaya, Selangor, who was born in the state to ease the burden faced. Pahang
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Penampang sounds alarm after rare birds found dead, blames human ignorance
PENAMPANG, April 4 — The Penampang Tourism Association (PTA) is deeply concerned after photos of several birds were found dead, presumably due to lack of human knowledge. Its president, Benjamin Golimbi, said the photos were recently shared to the association
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Lorry driver on bail as Bentong police send case to DPP
KUANTAN, April 4 — Police have sent an investigation paper to the deputy public prosecutor (DPP)’s office regarding an accident that killed three members of a family after being hit by a lorry at Kilometre 50.8 of the Kuala Lumpur-Karak
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Massimo bread faces supply disruption after Putra Heights gas pipeline blaze
KUALA LUMPUR, April 4 — The Italian Baker Sdn Bhd, producer of Massimo bread loaves, has announced a temporary disruption in its supply due to the Putra Heights gas pipeline fire on April 1. The fire, caused by a leak
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48 victims of Putra Heights fire still hospitalised, including children with burns covering up to 20pc of body
PUTRAJAYA, April 4 — A total of 48 out of 134 victims of the gas pipeline fire in Putra Heights, Subang Jaya, Selangor, are still receiving treatment at hospitals, according to the Health Ministry (MOH). MOH data showed that eight
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Civil servants affected by Putra Heights fire allowed to work from home
PUTRAJAYA, April 4 — Civil servants affected by the gas pipeline fire in Putra Heights on Tuesday have been granted permission to work from home (WFH), according to Public Service director-general (KPPA) Tan Sri Wan Ahmad Dahlan Abdul Aziz. He
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PLUS expects over two million vehicles daily on highways for three days as post-Raya travel peaks
KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 — PLUS Malaysia Berhad (PLUS) anticipates more than two million vehicles per day on its highways for three days starting tomorrow, as travellers make their way back to the Klang Valley after the Aidilfitri holidays. In
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Putra Heights fire victims prioritise welfare, residents association says legal action ‘premature’
KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 — The safety of a liveable home is a higher priority than legal action for residents in the aftermath of the gas pipeline fire on April 1, said deputy chairman of the Putra Harmoni Residents Association,
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Putra Heights gas pipeline fire victims reluctant to move back despite approval
KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 — The condition of homes left in disrepair following last Tuesday’s gas pipeline fire in Putra Heights, Subang Jaya, has left some affected residents hesitant to return, despite being granted permission today. One of the victims,
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