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Soil Movement Led to Putra Heights Pipeline Blast, Say Authorities

by Shivashangkari Chandran
July 1, 2025
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Police and safety officials have ruled out foul play or negligence in the massive gas pipeline explosion that happened in Putra Heights on 1st April 2025, instead has made a statement saying the unstable ground conditions and environmental stress as the root cause of the disaster.

At a press conference held, Selangor police chief Datuk Hussein Omar Khan confirmed that investigations into the explosion revealed no elements of sabotage, criminal intent, or direct negligence.

“Based on our investigations, we found no elements of foul play, sabotage, or negligence. However, a special task force will be formed to determine responsibility and the necessary next steps”.

The explosion, which resulted in a towering inferno with flames reaching over 30 metres high and temperatures exceeding 1,001°C. The blast damaged 219 homes, with 81 houses sustaining major structural damage, another 81 partially affected, and 57 more impacted by the incident. While there were no fatalities, more than 150 residents required hospital treatment for various injuries and smoke inhalation. Firefighters battled the blaze for nearly eight hours before bringing it under control.

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The technical investigation was spearheaded by the Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH), whose analysis found that certain segments of the pipeline failed due to cycling loading and insufficient ground support.

“The weak ground led to cyclic loading, which left stress lines and fatigue striations on the surface of the pipe. A metallography analysis showed that tensile overload was the main cause of the pipe’s failure. This damage slowly spread, causing ductile failure which led to the leakage of gas, triggering the fire. In summary, the pipe failed because the condition of the ground underneath was not strong enough to support the weight and pressure of the pipe”, said DOSH petroleum safety division Director Husdin Che Amat.
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The gradual movement of the soil, compounded by water accumulation and climate pressure, created a dangerous buildup of stress on the pipeline structure. This eventually resulted in a ductile failure, leading to a gas leak that ignited into the devastating fire.

Pipe Shifted Nearly 16cm Due to Soil Subsidence

Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari echoed the findings during a separate media briefing, noting that the pipeline had shifted by 15.9 centimetres due to years of soil subsidence since its installation in 2000.

In response to the findings, a special committee will be formed to thoroughly examine the investigation reports and determine any liabilities, as well as recommend measures to be taken to prevent future occurrences.

The blast has sparked a wider conversation about infrastructure resilience in Malaysia’s growing suburbs. Experts say the incident is a reminder that even technically compliant infrastructure must be continuously assessed against evolving environmental risks, including climate change, urban development and soil degradation.

For now, affected residents continue to seek compensation and clarity as recovery and rebuilding efforts remain underway. 

Sources: MalayMail, FMT

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