Gas leak at ECRL site won’t delay project, says Transport Minister

Incident Overview - A gas pipeline leakage involving Petronas Gas Berhad occurred at the East Coast Rail Link project site in Kerteh, but it is not expected to affect the project's progress according to Transport Minister Anthony Loke [1][4] - Immediate action was taken to shut off the gas supply and initiate repair works once the leak was detected [2][3] Investigation and Response - The incident is under investigation by several agencies, including SIRIM and the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health, with a report already submitted by Malaysia Rail Link Sdn Bhd [3] - Petronas will handle the repairs since it involves their asset, and the timeline for repairs will be provided by them [4] Safety and Impact - Loke noted that gas pipeline leaks typically do not lead to explosions, differentiating this incident from a previous one in Putra Heights [1] - The main Kerteh-Ranggon road was closed to all vehicles following the gas leak [2] Related Developments - The Federal Government has allocated 40.81 million ringgit over five years to support eight routes under the Stage Bus Service Transformation programme in Kuala Terengganu, with an annual allocation of 8.16 million ringgit [5] - Since the expansion of the BAS dot MY Kuala Terengganu service in February, the average monthly ridership has increased to 24,000 passengers as of August 2025 [5][6]