Putra Heights inferno highlights risks of fossil gas dependency, claim NGOs


KUALA LUMPUR: The Petronas gas pipeline blaze in Putra Heights, Subang Jaya, on Tuesday (April 1) has raised concerns among environmental groups who argue that it underscores the growing risks associated with Malaysia's increasing reliance on fossil gas as a major energy source.

A joint statement issued by RimbaWatch and Greenpeace Malaysia, part of a coalition of 21 non-governmental organisations (NGOs), said these incidents not only highlight concerns about air quality but also pose a direct threat to energy security.

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