Gas leaked from abandoned skid tank at KLIA Cargo Terminal, area safe now, say cops

The gas leak reported at Sepang Aircraft Engineering’s Southern Support Zone of Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) has been traced to an abandoned skid tank, left unattended for nine years. KLIA police chief ACP Azman Shari'at (pic) said the leaking gas has been identified as methyl mercaptan or methanethiol, a colourless flammable gas with a distinct odour resembling rotten eggs or cabbage. Azman said exposure to methyl mercaptan was not fatal but caused nausea, vomiting, dizziness, and headaches. The Fire and Rescue Department of Malaysia and the Hazmat team carried out investigations and inspections at the site and confirmed that the area was safe. "There were no injuries or serious accidents, and as of 6pm, we can confirm that KLIA is safe from any threat of disaster. The public is advised to remain calm and not be alarmed," he told members of the media at the site of the incident on Thursday (June 27). Azman said the leak was from an abandoned skid tank’s valve.<br/>