Kota Kinabalu: The recent Beirut explosion should serve as a wake-up call for the safe storage of ammonium nitrate, said a Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) expert.
Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express’s Telegram channel.
Daily Express Malaysia
Prof Dr Marcus Jopony said the potential of a similar incident to occur in the future is high if the storage and usage of high quantities of ammonium nitrate (AN) are not properly controlled.
ADVERTISEMENT
“The horrific explosion in Beirut, Lebanon on Aug 5, 2020 captures the attention and concern of many. Thanks to mainstream media and social media platforms, the devastation in Beirut was quickly shared across the globe, some of which are real-time information,” said Marcus in a statement.
Dear Daily Express reader,
Ever since 1963, before the formation of Malaysia, The Daily Express has kept the public well-informed as well as helped shape Sabah & Labuan's development for 60 years.
By subscribing you are supporting many of our award winning journalists - the first newspaper to win the Prime Minister's award for excellence in Journalism - who work tirelessly to bring you the facts and news that matter.
We are also the only newspaper to achieve a world scoop in the Nick Leeson saga in 1995.
Your subscription helps to hold those in power accountable. Subscribe today to support exclusive, local and independent journalism.
Subscriber Log-in here Subscribe now To unlock this article sign in here
