Political fallout from disasters

Hot topic: An aerial view of the site of the gas pipeline explosion and fire in Putra Heights after the flames had been put out. Disasters in other countries have had political fallouts that have affected voters but that doesn’t seem to be the case in Malaysia – yet. — Sin Chew

“IS there any political fallout from the Putra Heights gas pipeline blast?” a politician asked over the phone on Wednesday.

“As far as what I’ve monitored, none,” I replied.