Khaberni - MP lawyer Mohammed Zaki Bani Malham expressed his deep regret for what he described as "the painful tragedy", in reference to the deaths that occurred as a result of using gas heaters popularly known as "Al-Shamusa", resulting in the death of 10 citizens in less than two weeks, according to official data..
Bani Malham said, in press statements today, Sunday, that he had previously warned the government about the dangers of fiber or composite gas cylinders, and insisted on his parliamentary questioning to defend the safety of citizens' lives, emphasizing that the recurrence of these incidents proves the absence of proactive regulatory action, and settling for warnings after the disaster occurs..
The deputy asked, "Where are the responsible authorities? And who allowed these dangerous heaters to be marketed?" pointing out that the late warnings are ineffective, in his opinion, citing the popular saying: "A sudden action during a crisis does not help."
Bani Malham stressed that citizens' lives are a red line, urging for strict decisions and tightening oversight on market products, alongside holding accountable everyone proven to be negligent in performing their duties, asserting that "neglect in this file is considered an unforgivable crime."
The Public Security Directorate announced 10 deaths due to asphyxiation by gas from "Al-Shamusa" heaters, and ordered the formation of a joint investigative committee with the relevant government bodies. Additionally, more than 5000 heaters were seized from markets and factories, while samples were sent for examination to the Royal Scientific Society..
In contrast, parliamentary demands escalated for the dismissal of the Minister of Industry and Trade and the Director of the Standards and Metrology Institution, based on what deputies described as "the absence of effective monitoring and weak safety measures," amid parliamentary calls for a comprehensive investigation and accountability of the negligent parties..
