Legal recourse for victims of gas pipeline explosion

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Critical issues: Houses damaged in the gas pipeline fire, which has raised pressing legal questions about preparedness, accountability structures and regulatory safeguards in Malaysia when industrial disasters occur. — MUHAMAD SHAHRIL ROSLI/The Star

THE gas pipeline explosion in Putra Heights on April 1 has raised pressing legal questions about preparedness, accountability structures and regulatory safeguards in Malaysia when industrial disasters occur.

With over 227 houses and 365 vehicles affected, and 87 homes reportedly written off as total losses, victims now face a long, complex journey towards compensation and recovery.

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Legal recourse for victims of gas pipeline explosion