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New Straits Times
6 hours ago
- New Straits Times
Putra Heights gas explosion: Cause of blast known this month, say police
KUALA LUMPUR: The cause of the Putra Heights gas explosion, including whether it was triggered by excavation works or others, is expected to be confirmed once investigations by the police and the Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) are completed later this month. However, Selangor police chief Datuk Hussein Omar Khan confirmed the presence of an excavator at the site before the explosion. "We confirm that an excavator was used for excavation work to install sewer pipes in front of a shop lot that has yet to be completed. "We believe that when the explosion occurred, the excavator was buried in the crater. "So, at the end of the restoration works, we will excavate the area to remove it," he said this during an episode of the Podcast Utama titled Bahang Sengsara Putra Heights last night. Hussein said police will carry out excavation works at the location to verify the excavator's position once samples for the DOSH investigation are collected and Petronas' pipeline repair works are completed. He added that from the first day of the investigation, the police's forensic team had been re-excavating the pipeline installation area managed by the contractor. "Previously, the investigation focused on the central area of the pipe. "We dug up to 16 metres because the explosion had altered the structure and depth of the ground. "One of the key aspects of the investigation is the excavation work. The police have identified who carried out the work, which contractor was involved, what machinery was used, and the purpose of the work," he said. He also said that any disturbance to the soil could be detected by the forensic team. "The forensic team was tasked with examining the extent of soil disturbance or digging. "We can determine the depth of the excavation based on precise measurements taken. "The main question is whether the excavation works caused the pipeline to rupture and explode. "This will be answered through the technical investigations by the police and DOSH," he said. Hussein added that the investigation also includes the possibility of explosive elements. "We collected soil samples to determine whether any explosive substances were present that could have triggered the incident. "For example, if there were old bombs planted or elements of sabotage, all of that is within the scope of the investigation," he said.
Free Malaysia Today
15 hours ago
- General
- Free Malaysia Today
Cops to wrap up probe into gas pipeline blaze
Police said whether heavy machinery was the cause of the gas pipeline blaze could be determined only after the end of the investigation. PETALING JAYA : The police expect to wrap up an investigation into the cause of the April 1 Putra Heights gas pipeline blaze within this month, says Selangor police chief Hussein Omar Khan. Hussein confirmed that an excavator was near the site of the blast and fire but said whether the heavy machinery was the cause of the incident could only be determined after this investigation is completed. 'We can confirm that one excavator was used for digging works for the laying of sewage pipes right in front of the shoplots that have yet to be completed,' he said, according to Berita Harian. 'We believe that the excavator was buried in the crater after the explosion. Towards the end of the recovery process, we will dig up the area to extract the excavator.' Hussein added that this would only take place after repairs on the Petronas gas pipeline is completed. The massive blaze on April 1 saw flames soaring over 30 metres high with temperatures reaching up to 1,000 degree Celsius. No one died in the incident but 150 victims had to seek treatment at hospitals. The fire destroyed 81 houses, with structural damage exceeding 40%. Another 81 houses were partially damaged and 57 homes were affected but not burned.
Malaysiakini
a day ago
- Politics
- Malaysiakini
No legal grounds to probe LGBTQ+ workshop, says LFL
Lawyers for Liberty (LFL) urged the police to stop their investigation against PSM Youth over its LGBTQ+ health awareness workshop. In a statement today, LFL director Zaid Malek claimed police had no legal basis to probe the event and regarded the investigation as amounting to a serious abuse of power by the authority. This followed Selangor police chief Hussein Omar Khan's statement yesterday, who said they have launched an investigation under Section 298A of the Penal Code, which criminalises...
Barnama
2 days ago
- Politics
- Barnama
Police Investigate Organisation Of LGBTProgramme In Petaling Jaya
SHAH ALAM, May 31 (Bernama) -- Police are investigating the attempt to organise a lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) programme believed to be taking place in Petaling Jaya on June 21. Selangor police chief Datuk Hussein Omar Khan said his team had detected a post on social media believed to be made by the youth wing of a political party planning to organise the programme. He said so far, his team had received 21 police reports lodged at 11 district police headquarters by non-governmental organisaitons (NGOs) and the public opposing the organisation of this event. "Investigations are being conducted under Section 298A of the Penal Code and Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 by the Classified Crime Investigation Unit (USJT) of the Criminal Investigation Department (JSJ) Bukit Aman," he said in a statement today. Hussein also reminded the public and any individuals not to participate in the programme, which is seen as exceeding the sensitivity of the people and violating the country's laws that do not support any form of LGBT practices within the country. He also said that any party that remains adamant can be subjected to strict action through legal provisions such as Section 298A of the Penal Code, Section 505(c) of the Penal Code, and Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998. "The police will continue to monitor this development and take appropriate action to ensure public order and to comply with the country's laws," he added. -- BERNAMA
Free Malaysia Today
2 days ago
- General
- Free Malaysia Today
Cops receive 21 reports against LGBT event in PJ
Selangor police chief Hussein Omar Khan reminded members of the public not to participate in the programme, which is seen as violating the country's laws that do not support any form of LGBT practices. PETALING JAYA : Police are investigating an attempt to organise a lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) programme here on June 21. Selangor police chief Hussein Omar Khan said his team had detected a post on social media, believed made by the youth wing of a political party, planning to organise the programme, Bernama reported. So far, police have received 21 reports, lodged at 11 district police headquarters, by NGOs and members of the public opposing this event. Investigations are being conducted under Section 298A of the Penal Code (causing disharmony, hatred or ill will on the grounds of religion) and Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 (improper use of network facilities). The probe is being conducted by the classified crime investigation unit at Bukit Aman. Hussein reminded members of the public not to participate in the programme, which is seen as violating the country's laws that do not support any form of LGBT practices. He said action can be taken under Section 298A of the Penal Code, Section 505(c) of the Penal Code, and Section 233 of the CMA Act 1998. 'The police will continue to monitor and take appropriate action to ensure public order,' he added.
