Gas Supply Fully Normalised: PGB Restores Safe, Reliable Operations Across Key Areas
The operation began at 9:30 am with the safe introduction of gas at the Mainline Valve Stations in Puchong and Batu Tiga, followed by controlled gas-in at Putra Heights at 1:00 pm. Flow levels were gradually increased from 10% to 100% in phases and fully stabilised by 12:00 midnight, following strict safety procedures.
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