Flat deemed safe after gas explosion


The Bomba Forensics team during a site visit to collect samples for lab tests at the affected unit on the 20th floor of Green Garden apartment in Paya Terubong.

GEORGE TOWN: The low-cost apartment in Jalan Paya Terubong, which saw one of its units rocked by a gas explosion on Sunday, has been declared safe for occupancy.

State Fire and Rescue Department deputy director Hassan As’ari Omar said although the explosion affected units 48 and 49 on the 20th floor, the structure was still sound.

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