PETRONAS (a government linked company) must be SOLELY responsible for the damage caused by its PIPELINE fire...Why should the government use the peoples' monies?
This is not like a natural disaster like FLOOD or earthquake - where it is OK use government funds. In this case, it must be PETRONAS(the corporate entity) that should bear the cost.
We are still in the DARK as to what caused the FIRE? That should be the priority of the government - a comprehensive investigation to investigate the cause of the FIRE...was it because of poorly maintained pipelines - Is the fault solely PETRONAS? or also some local government or government agency that failed to ensure proper construction and maintenance of the pipes... the BLAME for the disaster lies on someone?
Was it OLD pipes, due to be replaced but was not replaced wrongly by Petronas to save money? Did the government say OK?
Is Petronas wholly wholly owned by the government, or NOT - are there other owners too, being individuals and other corporation. Is Petronas owned in part by some foreign entity like BlackRock?? We need to know - because all the shareholders must foot the Bill and not just the Federal Government and/or State governments?
Who built the PIPELINE - some 'crony' or some trusted company? Who approved the construction, and ensured that the construction was according to SPECIFICATIONS and standards set by the government?
WHAT happened and whose fault is the PRIORITY - and if it is PETRONAS or those who are responsible who should bear the cost of damages, and compensation of VICTIMS?
Anwar Ibrahim is the Finance Minister, hence wholly responsible for PETRONAS - should he not at least APOLOGIZE, or even RESIGN for this disaster - not try to get the government to take the blame, and use people's monies yet again - the TRUTH first.
It comes so soon after the 'Sapura Energy Scandal' where the government again 'bailed out' a company - by settling its debts to vendors. There too, no investigation - no identifying of the people responsible for the LOSS. Just pump in government money, which belongs to the PEOPLE not Anwar.
Debt-laden Sapura Energy Bhd (KL:SAPNRG) has received a lifeline in the form of a RM1.1 billion investment from the Minister of Finance (Inc) through its special purpose vehicle Malaysia Development Holding Sdn Bhd (MDH). - Edge, 11/3/2025
Same thing happened with FELDA or FELDA Settlers - again paid for Felda Settlers Debt - There too,. no explanation of how come the debt arose, no identification of the wrongdoers, no action against the wrongdoers...just settled the DEBT.
"The RM8.3 billion settler's loans remained on the financial books of Felda and were not written off during the administration of the PN government or BN-PN government but rather on or after the formation of the unity government. - NST, 27/11/2023
This is not the way the GOVERNMENT should be run, or more importantly peoples' MONIES be used...
Foolishly Anwar Ibrahim is trying to push the blame to the Government? And we will pay the VICTIMS damages/compensation for the losses they suffered.
Will the victims be tricked into signing some document that they accept these monies as full and final settlement, and surrender their right to sue or claim damages from Petronas and those responsible?
The priority is to find out the TRUTH - what happened, and who is responsible? If needed, take criminal action against them, and maybe even civil action. Help the victims prepare their legal action against those responsible - which may at the end of the day also include the Local Government, State government and Federal Governments?
This was NO ACT OF GOD like a flood, earthquake or Tsunami...
Even, in the FELDA and Sapura issue, there was not even a Government WHITE PAPER - basically the government's explanation, that usually is tabled in Parliament. So, money spent - but no explanation, identification of the 'culprits' and faults that caused the loss, etc..
NO RCI also - this is a lot of money of the people, more precious now as we are in debt RM1.5 Trillion or more...
I worry about Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, and his style of governance - his easy 'forgiving' of perpetrators, and no action taken against the wrongdoers... OH, its OK, the government will help...
Govt, Petronas, to repair and rebuild properties damaged by pipeline fire
SUBANG JAYA: The federal government and national energy company Petronas, with the help of the Selangor government, will repair and rebuild properties damaged by today's gas pipeline blaze in Putra Heights.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced this after visiting the site of the now-extinguished blaze this evening.
"The responsibility of restoring this residential area, repairing or replacing (damaged properties), will be fully undertaken by us, The Federal Government and Petronas, in cooperation with the state government.
"There is no need to worry, it will just take a bit of time," Anwar told reporters at the site.
Anwar said rebuilding the area and affected properties may take around a year.
"It's not like a flood that sometimes takes a week or two (before people can return home)."
Anwar said the entire government machinery including the Housing and Local Government Ministry will meet to submit proposals on the way forward after discussions with residents groups.
In the meantime, the government will provide RM5,000 to those whose homes were destroyed, while those whose houses were damaged will receive RM2,500.
Anwar said if needed, the government and Petronas would look at the need to increase aid.
The fire was reportedly accompanied by several explosions that shook the ground. The flames also caused fires at several houses as the pipeline was located near residential areas.
Earlier today, a massive explosion and fire broke out at a Petronas gas pipeline in Putra Heights, Subang Jaya, causing widespread panic as huge flames shot up into the air.
The heat from the flames — felt kilometres away from the burning site — were said to have melted plastic and rubber objects within a wide radius of the pipeline.
A total of 145 people were injured and are receiving treatment in several hospitals.
In terms of property damage, 227 houses were affected, of which 78 were razed to the ground.
Meanwhile, 365 vehicles were damaged, including 275 cars and 56 motorcycles.
Firefighters managed to extinguish the fire at the source at 3.45pm. - NST, 1/4/2025
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