Putra Heights: Residents question lengthy delay in report release | Utusan Malaysia (MY) | Putra Heights, gas pipeline explosion, Malaysia, Selangor, independent committee, report delay, Petronas, residents welfare, Badly Nordin, Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari, Subang Jaya, June 2023, 2024

Residents of Putra Heights are expressing frustration and questioning the prolonged delay in the release of the full report concerning a gas pipeline explosion incident. The Putra Heights Kampung Kuala Sungai Baru Residents' Welfare Organization has voiced its concern, stating that the time taken to produce the comprehensive report is excessive and is fostering further questions.

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If the report has indeed been completed, why is there still no clear timeline for when it will be revealed to the public?

Badly Nordin, the secretary of the welfare organization, questioned the lack of a clear timeline for the report's public disclosure, even if it has been completed. He also raised doubts about the independence of the "Independent Committee" if its findings are still subject to review or awaiting feedback from government agencies. "The Independent Committee was established to give confidence to the people and victims that the investigation is thorough, fair, and independent. However, the delay without clear explanation only raises more questions," Nordin stated.

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We also question, if the independent investigation report still needs to be reviewed or is awaiting feedback from government agencies, where exactly does the independence of the Independent Committee lie?

Victims, Nordin emphasized, have a right to know the truth. He suggested that even if sensitive information exists, a redacted public version should be released promptly, with the main findings disclosed immediately. The organization is also pursuing legal action, with court claims filed by affected residents currently in the documentation phase for further proceedings.

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The Independent Committee was established to give confidence to the people and victims that the investigation is thorough, fair, and independent. However, the delay without clear explanation only raises more questions.

Previously, Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari had indicated that the full report on the gas pipeline explosion tragedy in Putra Heights, Subang Jaya, could not yet be released. This was attributed to pending information from federal agencies, including Petronas, and ongoing legal claims submitted by affected residents, which have prevented the finalization of the report.

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Victims have a right to know the truth. If there is sensitive information, release a redacted public version, but the main findings should be disclosed immediately.