STATE Opposition leader Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin (pic) has expressed disappointment over the state government's rejection of his proposal for a White Paper to explore the causes of the Putra Heights gas pipeline explosion.
"Instead, a committee will be formed to examine the matter. We believe a White Paper would provide a stronger and more comprehensive approach to identifying the necessary actions to ensure this does not happen again," he added.
The incident on April 1 caused 81 homes to be completely destroyed, with structural damage exceeding 40%, 81 homes partially damaged, 57 homes affected but not burned.
Azmin also urged the state government to take a stronger stance against PETRONAS regarding the need for soil investigations along the 295 km stretch of gas pipeline in the state.
He said the gas pipeline explosion in Putra Heights has had a traumatic impact on the local community.
"This incident has caused anxiety and shaken confidence in the safety of the infrastructure within Selangor. If the Occupational Safety and Health Department (DOSH) identified soft ground as the primary cause of the explosion, what guarantees are there that a similar incident will not occur along the rest of the pipeline?" he asked during a press conference held on the sidelines of the state assembly session in Shah Alam.
