KUALA LUMPUR: The Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) has retracted a press statement it issued this evening on the Putra Heights gas pipeline explosion which took place on Wednesday. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KUALA LUMPUR: In the wake of the recent gas pipeline fire in Putra Heights, Prasarana Malaysia Bhd (Prasarana) is providing free, door-to-door van services for victims to commute between the temporary shelter at Dewan Masjid Putra Heights and affected residential areas. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

MACHANG: A 14-year-old boy, who almost lost two fingers to fireworks during Ramadan this year, has vowed never to play with fireworks again. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 132 victims from the Putra Heights gas pipeline explosion incident are being treated at government and private healthcare facilities. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KUALA KRAI: Traffic flow on several Federal roads in the Kuala Krai and Gua Musang districts has begun to slow down as of 9pm tonight, as people start returning to the federal capital after the Hari Raya Aidilfitri holiday. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KUALA LUMPUR: The recovery work in the area of the gas pipeline blaze at Jalan Putra Harmoni, Putra Heights, Subang Jaya is currently safe as no gas content has been detected in the pipeline, said Subang Jaya district police chief Wan Azlan Wan Mamat. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

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KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has recorded the statements of two main administrators of a Facebook group being used to spread information and comments believed to incite racial and religious discord that can potentially cause public unrest. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KUALA LUMPUR: The Special Malaysia Disaster Assistance and Rescue Team (SMART) yesterday rescued a man who had been trapped for 72 hours under rubble following the devastating earthquake in Sagaing, Myanmar. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

SUBANG JAYA: The Raja Muda of Selangor, Tengku Amir Shah Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, visited the temporary command post set up following the gas pipeline explosion at Putra Heights. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KUALA LUMPUR: Most standard home and contents policies cover damage caused by explosions. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KUCHING: The national energy supply has not been affected so far following the gas pipeline fire in Putra Heights, Selangor, yesterday. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

SERDANG: What should have been a joyous Hari Raya Aidilfitri turned into a nightmare when a powerful explosion tore through a residential area in Putra Heights, Subang Jaya, on the second day of the celebration yesterday, injuring more than 100. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

SUBANG JAYA: Natrah Johar, 34, never thought she would lose the only home she had ever known to the gas pipeline fire in Putra Heights yesterday. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KUALA LUMPUR: Up to noon today, 538 victims were displaced following the Petronas gas pipeline explosion in Putra Heights. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

SUBANG JAYA: Standard operating procedures (SOP) for dealing with gas pipeline incidents were established before the construction of thepipeline. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KOTA BARU: Malaysian inmates at Narathiwat Prison celebrated Hari Raya behind bars with cookies from their hometowns, bringing a touch of festive cheer despite being away from their families. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KUALA LUMPUR: Special Malaysia Disaster Assistance and Rescue Team (SMART) members have recovered two more bodies of earthquake victims in Myanmar. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KOTA BARU: Police have advised motorists returning to their respective destinations after celebrating Hari Raya in Kelantan to be cautious of livestock roaming on the roads. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KUALA LUMPUR: Two insurers have stepped forward to offer assistance to their customers affected by yesterdays gas pipeline fire in Jalan Putra Harmoni, Putra Heights, Subang Jaya. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysians are now more aware of autism. However, members of the autism community are still far from receiving the help and support they need to flourish in the country. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KUALA LUMPUR: Any investigation into the cause of the massive gas pipeline fire in Putra Heights will focus on several aspects. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KUALA LUMPUR: Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad commended the authorities for their swift response to the gas pipeline blaze at Jalan Putra Harmoni, Putra Heights, Subang Jaya, today. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KUALA LUMPUR: A 117-year-old woman, believed to be one of the oldest in the country, said she is grateful to have celebrated another Hari Raya Aidilfitri with her family. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

SUBANG JAYA: A Putra Heights residents group has called for public donations of essential items for those affected by todays gas pipeline fire. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

SUBANG JAYA: Residents of Putra Heights have described how they were left reeling by the gas pipeline explosion and resulting fire which shook the area this morning. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Animal Association is offering free pet care services for seven days to pet owners affected by the gas pipeline fire in Putra Heights, Subang Jaya, Selangor, today. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KINABATANGAN: A 75-year-old man has been arrested over the fatal stabbing of his wife in a home in Kampung Perpaduan Datu Ugi this morning. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

SUBANG JAYA: Police are probing if digging on Petronas reserve land caused the gas pipeline blaze which left 145 people injured. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KUALA LUMPUR: The gas pipeline blaze at Jalan Putra Harmoni in Putra Heights, Subang Jaya, this morning sent shockwaves through the surrounding community, with some describing it as resembling a massive earthquake. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

SUBANG JAYA: Nearly 200 houses have been damaged following the explosion and fire caused by a ruptured natural gas pipeline at Putra Heights. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KUALA LUMPUR: City Hall shut down nine unlicensed stalls run by foreigners on the first day of Hari Raya. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

PUTRAJAYA: More support and aid from Asean member states are expected to arrive in Myanmar today to assist in the rescue and recovery efforts as the death toll from last weeks massive quake continues to climb. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KUALA LUMPUR: The people of quake-hit Myanmar have flooded the comments section of a Facebook post by the Special Malaysia Disaster Assistance and Rescue Team (Smart) to thank the Malaysian government for sending the specialist rescue unit. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

SUBANG JAYA: The cause of the gas pipeline fire has yet to be identified, says Fire and Rescue Department director-general Datuk Nor Hisham Mohamad. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

SHAH ALAM: The Al-Falah USJ 9 Mosque in Subang Jaya near here has been opened to those affected by the gas pipeline fire in Jalan Putra Harmoni, Putra Heights. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

SUBANG JAYA: Authorities have observed that the fire at the exploded pipeline section is visibly decreasing. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

SUBANG JAYA: Authorities estimate it will take at least four more hours for the fire from the gas pipeline explosion earlier today to be fully extinguished. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

SUBANG JAYA: A total of 112 people were injured in the pipeline fire incident in Jalan Putra Harmoni here, with 49 victims still receiving treatment at a medical base set up at Sri Maha Kaliamman Temple. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

BANGKOK: The Malaysian embassy in Bangkok will reopen on today after its building was temporarily sealed for a safety assessment, following strong earthquakes in Myanmar that caused tremors in Thailand last Friday. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd