SUBANG JAYA: A few non-governmental organisations want an immediate establishment of a Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) and stronger public safety protections for communities living near fossil fuel infrastructure. At a press conference to mark the first anniversary of the Putra Heights gas fire here, the organisers – Greenpeace Malaysia, RimbaWatch and Artivist Network – also launched a policy brief entitled “Putra Heights One Year On: Unanswered Questions Remain”, alongside a documentary screening and community sharing session reflecting on the experiences of affected residents. Urgent review: Representatives from NGOs and a Putra Heights Topaz home resident Ooi Sui Li (second from left) hand over the policy brief to Kota Kemuning assemblyman Preakas Sampunathan (second from right). The event held at the Putra Heights mosque here yesterday also saw calls for the Energy Commission (EC) to be the Lead Safety Agency. “The EC must establish and enforce minimum pipeline safety standards, including buffer zones based on the Potential Impact Radius (PIR) formula.

Source: The Star April 02, 2026 03:35 UTC