KUALA LUMPUR — The Selangor government has appointed an independent committee of experts to investigate the April 1 gas pipeline explosion in Putra Heights, which destroyed dozens of homes and damaged hundreds of vehicles.
The eight-member panel—comprising academics, technical consultants, and industry specialists—will examine the causes of the blast, review compliance with safety regulations, and propose measures to prevent future accidents.
State youth, sports and entrepreneurship committee chairman Mohd Najwan Halimi said the committee’s work was expected to take two months, after which a full report would be submitted to the state government.
“We are not looking to point fingers at anyone. Our aim is to identify ways to ensure similar incidents do not recur,” Najwan told reporters during the committee’s launch at the Selangor state secretariat in Shah Alam today, The Star reported.
He said the state would facilitate the probe by ensuring investigators had access to all relevant information from government agencies.
The committee was endorsed earlier this month during the state executive council meeting and follows calls from opposition assembly members for a transparent review.
“We value their feedback and hope reports by the committee will give closure to all parties involved,” Najwan added.
The explosion, which ripped through the Putra Heights neighbourhood, destroyed 81 homes, left another 81 partially destroyed, and 57 badly damaged. Police said 365 vehicles were also affected, including 275 cars and 56 motorcycles.
Media reports have linked the inferno to stress on the underground pipeline caused by unstable soil beneath the structure. Police have ruled out negligence or sabotage. — September 29, 2025