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The Star
3 days ago
- Business
- The Star
Putra Heights Inferno: RM864,000 rental aid disbursed in second phase
SHAH ALAM: The Selangor government has disbursed RM864,000 in the second phase of temporary rental assistance to 144 households affected by last year's gas pipeline fire in Putra Heights, Subang Jaya. State Housing and Culture Committee chairman Datuk Borhan Aman Shah said the payments, covering July to September 2025, were credited on Aug 6 through the Selangor Housing and Property Board (LPHS). He said recipient selection followed a data review conducted by the Petaling District Disaster Management Committee, Victim Data Subcommittee and local community representatives. "The list was updated based on factors such as homes already repaired, former tenants who have relocated or those no longer needing assistance,' he said in a statement. Borhan said the aid aims to ease the burden on affected families as they navigate relocation or home repairs, and urged remaining eligible victims to claim their assistance at the Petaling District and Land Office for further verification. In the first phase of the programme, covering April to June, a total of RM2.19mil was disbursed to 365 households. — Bernama
The Sun
3 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
RM864k rental aid for Putra Heights fire victims in second phase
SHAH ALAM: The Selangor government has distributed RM864,000 in the second phase of temporary rental aid to 144 households impacted by last year's gas pipeline fire in Putra Heights. The assistance, covering July to September 2025, was credited on Aug 6 through the Selangor Housing and Property Board (LPHS). State Housing and Culture Committee chairman Datuk Borhan Aman Shah confirmed the payments were processed after a thorough data review. Recipient selection involved the Petaling District Disaster Management Committee, Victim Data Subcommittee, and local community representatives. Borhan stated the list was updated to exclude those with repaired homes, relocated tenants, or families no longer requiring support. He emphasised the aid aims to ease financial burdens for affected families during relocation or home repairs. Eligible victims yet to receive assistance were urged to visit the Petaling District and Land Office for verification. The first phase of the programme, covering April to June, saw RM2.19 million disbursed to 365 households. - Bernama
Barnama
3 days ago
- Business
- Barnama
RM864,000 Rental Aid Disbursed In Second Phase For Putra Heights Fire Victims
SHAH ALAM, Aug 15 (Bernama) -- The Selangor government has disbursed RM864,000 in the second phase of temporary rental assistance to 144 households affected by last year's gas pipeline fire in Putra Heights, Subang Jaya. State Housing and Culture Committee chairman Datuk Borhan Aman Shah said the payments, covering July to September 2025, were credited on Aug 6 through the Selangor Housing and Property Board (LPHS). He said recipient selection followed a data review conducted by the Petaling District Disaster Management Committee, Victim Data Subcommittee and local community representatives.
The Star
07-07-2025
- Business
- The Star
Refurbishment of damaged 185 Selangor PPR units to conclude by October
SHAH ALAM: The refurbishment of 185 damaged units at three People's Housing Projects (PPR) in Selangor is expected to be completed by the end of October this year. Selangor housing and culture committee chairman Datuk Borhan Aman Shah said to date, 156 units at PPR Kampung Baru Hicom, PPR Kota Damansara and PPR Serendah have been repaired and will be rented out to eligible tenants. "We are left with only 27 units that are currently being refurbished by Perumahan dan Hartanah Selangor Sdn Bhd (PHSSB). "They are expected to be done by the end of next month," he said, adding that of the 27 units, six are at PPR Kampung Baru, seven at PPR Serendah, and 14 at PPR Kota Damansara. A total of RM7.88mil was spent on repair and maintenance works across the three PPRs from 2019 to mid-2023, he said. Borhan said this during the Selangor State Assembly sitting at Bangunan Dewan Negeri Selangor in Shah Alam when replying to Mohamed Azmin Ali (PN-Hulu Kelang), who asked about the refurbishment progress by the Selangor Housing and Property Board (LPHS) at these three PPR areas. He added that the project was stalled due to cost-saving measures through the tender process and the implementation of the movement control order during the Covid-19 pandemic. "Successful bids had offered prices lower or more competitive than the departmental estimates, while the implementation of the MCO had imposed movement restrictions for 320 days in 2021. "This meant several planned projects couldn't go ahead during the MCO period, as allocated funds were considered current year expenditure and needed to be spent within that same year. "However, by December 2023, the total amount spent had reached RM8.24mil," he said.
Free Malaysia Today
06-06-2025
- Business
- Free Malaysia Today
Rental aid for Putra Heights gas explosion victims extended to next April
The explosion on April 1 sent flames more than 30m high, with temperatures reaching 1,000°C, and left a 9.8m-deep crater at the site. SHAH ALAM : The Selangor government will continue providing rental assistance to victims of the gas pipeline explosion at Putra Heights in Subang Jaya at least until April next year. State housing and culture committee chairman Borhan Aman Shah said the RM2,000 monthly rental assistance will ensure victims have appropriate shelter until their homes are repaired. 'Initially, the state government agreed to provide rental support for six months, but we have decided to extend it for up to a year or more, especially for homes that were completely destroyed, as rebuilding will take time,' he said in a statement today. 'For houses that were partially damaged, assistance will also continue until repairs are fully completed. 'The aid will only be discontinued once the occupants are able to return to their homes.' Borhan said the state government will monitor the progress of the repair to ensure efficient use of funds allocated for the assistance. On April 30, menteri besar Amirudin Shari announced that the Selangor government had allocated RM2.73 million in rental assistance to 455 families affected by the incident, covering six months from April. The Petronas gas pipeline fire on April 1 sent flames more than 30m high, with temperatures reaching 1,000°C. The blaze took nearly eight hours to extinguish and left a 9.8m-deep crater at the site.
