KUCHING, April 3 -- The Sarawak government has introduced a dedicated corridor as part of risk-control measures against gas-related incidents like the one in Putra Heights, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg.

He said this proactive step in enhancing public safety falls under the Sarawak Gas Roadmap, which emphasises the establishment of buffer zones to prevent untoward incidents via the gazettement of specific areas.

He said under this initiative, data on gas storage would be closely monitored, while industrial areas such as Samalaju would be classified as safety zones where the construction of housing and public facilities would be restricted.

"We have plans under the Sarawak Gas Roadmap. A special corridor nee...