Just minutes ago, I got a message from my friend, Sansan Tagarino via BlackBerry informing me that the new Empire Shopping Gallery linked to the Empire Hotel in Subang has been extensively damaged due to a loud explosion early this morning. She got the news from her dad who lives in an apartment just a few steps away from the scene. I was shocked so I immediately went online!
It was noted that at 3:40 AM today, people heard a loud blast which allegedly caused extensive damage to the newly-built hotel and shopping mall in Selangor, Malaysia. It even shook the apartment building besides it where my friend’s dad lives. I initially thought it was a terrorist attack so I contacted friends in Malaysia living near the place. More so, I read similar tweets about the incident.
I tried using Google to get more information but it seems that official news were coming slow. Perhaps, the police are still conducting their investigations. Using Twitter, I read a few tweets about #EmpireGallery and it seems that the explosion was at the left wing of the said establishment and some people having first-hand visuals described the damage as extensive as if the place is “under construction” again.
The Police blocked the road for safety. Some say that it was a gas leak while some used the word – bomb. I read some tweets saying that it was an alleged cover to rob a bank within the vicinity. All these are mere allegations. I have yet to read an official news about this but I was able to obtain photos from fellow bloggers and people on Twitter who provided timely update of the incident. Due credits are given to them.
Anyway, I learned that 4 people were injured and 300 were evacuated. I do hope that none of the staff and guests was seriously hurt in the said explosion. The Empire Shopping Gallery and Empire Hotel Subang is one of my favorite places to stay in Malaysia and I have been there many times. I pray that all will be fine. The meantime, let’s all be safe and let’s pray for others to be safe as well! Thank you and good morning to all of you out there!
yeap… just heard from fren who work near by..
By: wy on September 28, 2011
at 7:50 AM
Thanks! Actually my friend’s dad lives in the apartment building besides the hotel. I have been there many times. It was such a nice hotel and a new one. The blast was said to be too loud that it shook their building. I just hope that none was hurt in the said explosion. Good morning!
By: Ryan Ericson Canlas on September 28, 2011
at 8:05 AM
thus far that i can find….
and heard it was gas leak..
http://www.blogged.my/gotopingbar.php?ping=318186
By: wy on September 28, 2011
at 8:41 AM
Yes. I got the same information now that it was indeed due to a gas leak!
By: Ryan Ericson Canlas on September 28, 2011
at 9:02 AM
Ya and here I am stuck in the jam outside and no gym to go to
By: Pclow on September 28, 2011
at 8:14 AM
Hi there! Thanks for reading. Anyway, I wonder what really took place. Is the news real? I mean, was it a small accidental explosion or a bomb? Please update me if you get to scoop some information later on so I can update as well my blog. Cheers and take care!
By: Ryan Ericson Canlas on September 28, 2011
at 8:27 AM
It was a small explosion cause by accident apparently not bombed. Not the entire floor collapsed. It’s not a terrorist attack.
By: Empire hotel's lover too on September 28, 2011
at 8:15 AM
Hi there! I got an update already that it was indeed a gas leak but saying that it was a small explosion is an understatement. You can check the photos on my blog article about the visuals of the damage. I was told that 4 people were hurt. Anyway, thanks reading my blog! Cheers!
By: Ryan Ericson Canlas on September 28, 2011
at 9:04 AM
Gas explosion not bomb blast. http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2011/9/28/nation/20110928082918&sec=nation
By: Angel on September 28, 2011
at 8:48 AM
Thank you for the update!
By: Ryan Ericson Canlas on September 28, 2011
at 9:01 AM
That was not being bombed. It was gas tank explosion. Perhap vapor cloud confined explosion. Some clues (shatter windows up to level 4 of the building etc.)I got from my wife who work at the building front side of the empire, might be almost the same case occur at Jusco Melaka years ago our team investigate.
By: TA-FED on September 28, 2011
at 8:49 AM
Thanks for the update! I got a call as well from a colleague in Subang and I was told that it was due to a gas leak. Cheers!
By: Ryan Ericson Canlas on September 28, 2011
at 9:02 AM
I have prayed for the people hurt. Pray for God to protect and heal them.
By: Chris on September 28, 2011
at 10:58 AM
damn. my apartment is just next to Empire…..
By: Phoebe519 on September 28, 2011
at 11:18 AM
i was heading to gym for a lunch session at 12 but roads are being blocked by the police, massive jam
By: Yeap on September 28, 2011
at 5:44 PM
Dear all,
Please do not speculate.
Kindly refer to their website for PRESS STATEMENT.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Empire-Hotel…106278279402777http://www.facebook.com/pages/Empire-Hotel-Subang/106278279402777
http://www.esg.com.my
By: Bryan on September 29, 2011
at 10:26 AM
Aside from the people injured and the amount of energy the public servants poured in this incident, I have no remorse at all. Them upper class snobs can find other playgrounds to play in.
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at 9:56 PM
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