Report on Malaysia's gas pipeline fire leaves residents more worried

Findings from the investigation into the Putra Heights gas pipeline fire have triggered even more questions and concerns among those affected by the disaster.

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PETALING JAYA -

The investigation concluded that soil instability caused a structural failure that allowed gas to leak and subsequently explode.

For Mr Andy Fong, the report raises serious concerns about the reliability of the rest of the gas pipeline network that stretches across the peninsula.

He said the announcement of the findings did not reveal whether inspections would be or are being carried out throughout the underground passage of gas pipelines in the country to ensure another such disaster does not happen.

"We are now concerned for the safety of others who live close to gas pipelines in other parts of the country.

"If weak soil conditions led to the pipeline suffering a structural failure, then it leaves the rest of the pipelines across the country vulnerable to such deterioration.