JITRA: The public has been urged to place their trust in the police in carrying out investigations into the recent fire at the gas pipeline in Putra Heights.
Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail (pic) said the police have been involved from the beginning of the tragedy and are still conducting investigations.
“I am constantly receiving the latest briefings from the police ... Let the police complete their investigation thoroughly.
“The process of gathering evidence requires diligence and investigative discipline. So I call on the public to trust the police.”
He was speaking to reporters after attending the “Minister of Home Affairs with PDRM” (Royal Malaysia Police) programme and Hari Raya event at the police headquarters in the Kubang Pasu district here yesterday, Bernama reported.
Saifuddin Nasution said the public can also help by refraining from making assumptions and speculation about the incident, especially on social media.
“Suddenly, oil and gas experts have emerged, analysing the causes of the disaster. While they are free to express their views under freedom of speech, in the case of a police investigation, let the police do their job.”
Saifuddin Nasution said besides the police, the National Registration Department and the Immigration Department have taken early action to replace documents such as identity cards, birth certificates, marriage certificates and other records destroyed in the incident.
“Victims are not being charged for the replacements, and both departments have been instructed to ensure no one is left out because these documents are important, as many of the subsequent aid efforts will require proof of identity for verification,” he said.
