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Investigationgone quiet

HELP University cafeteria blast

Fire department traced the blast to a pressure-switch failure in an air-conditioning compressor; no criminal element found initially. No final report published.

Category
Disaster & safety
Since
12 Jan 2026
Last update
15 Jan 2026
Next
Final investigation report

Timeline

  1. Compressor explodes during maintenance at the Level 4 cafeteria, Bukit Damansara; UTAR intern, 24, killed, nine hurt.
  2. Fire and Rescue DG: R22 gas over-pressure from a malfunctioning pressure switch; PM calls for a thorough probe.