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The Star
18-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Star
Some Putra Heights house owners still waiting for aid
The gas pipeline explosion at Putra Heights on April 1 destroyed many homes and vehicles. — Filepic Victims struggling to service loans for houses, destroyed vehicles IT has been almost two months since a gas pipeline explosion rocked Putra Heights in Subang Jaya but several affected residents are still waiting for aid that was promised to them. These include the RM2,000 a month from the Selangor government to cover rental for up to six months, RM500 in schooling aid from the Education Ministry and access to a car for personal use. The April 1 explosion destroyed 81 homes, badly damaged 57 and partially damaged 81. Resident Dr Muhammad Azam Mokhtar said many homeowners had to rent elsewhere. 'We were told that the Selangor government would disburse the first three months' rental assistance in a lump sum but there has been no update.' On April 30, it was reported that RM2.73mil in rental assistance has been allocated for 455 families affected by the disaster. Selangor Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said the number was an increase from the previously reported 396 families, following several requests, applications and ongoing investigations by the authorities. 'The rent will be transferred directly into the bank accounts of the affected families.' Amirudin stated that 214 families had received the aid, while they were waiting for verification of bank accounts, identity cards and other related documents for the remaining number. Dr Muhammad Azam said they were also told the gas pipeline will resume operations soon. 'We are in the dark about what safety measures will be in place,' he said. Fellow resident Nazrul Abd Aziz said many who lost their vehicles in the blast lacked transport after the expiration of the free car scheme. According to media report, several automobile manufacturers had offered victims free use of a car for a month. Nazrul said now that the period had expired, they had to pay between RM1,000 and RM3,000 a month to extend the car rental. 'This is causing us financial strain as we still have to pay loan instalments for our destroyed cars.' The father of two also questioned plans to rebuild the damaged homes. It was reported that Syarikat Perumahan Negara Bhd (SPNB) would undertake repairs of homes that were completely destroyed. Nazrul said owners were told that repairs would not involve wiring and utilities installation.
The Star
30-04-2025
- Health
- The Star
Putra Heights inferno: Selangor govt committed to transparent, safe recovery for victims, says MB
SHAH ALAM: The Selangor government is committed to ensuring that all recovery processes for victims of the April 1 gas pipeline fire in Putra Heights, Subang Jaya, are carried out transparently, safely, and responsibly. Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said the state government is in the process of obtaining a list of victims who are still undergoing treatment and may require intensive care, including surgery or skin grafts. He said that for this purpose, the state public health and environment committee chairman Jamaliah Jamaluddin has been tasked with coordinating health assistance efforts with the hospitals involved. "I believe that through concerted efforts between the state and federal governments, the victims will be able to rebuild their lives with greater confidence and dignity,' he said in a Facebook post on Wednesday (April 30). ALSO READ: Putra Heights inferno: State govt allocates RM2.73mil rental aid to 455 families On April 23, Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad reportedly said that 18 victims of the gas pipeline fire in Putra Heights were still receiving treatment at health facilities. According to Dzulkefly, a total of 150 injured victims sought treatment at government and private hospitals on the day of the incident, April 1. The Petronas gas pipeline fire at 8.10am on April 1 produced flames over 30 metres high with temperatures reaching 1,000 degrees Celsius and took nearly eight hours to be extinguished. The incident caused 81 homes to be completely destroyed, with structural damage exceeding 40 per cent, 81 homes partially damaged, 57 homes affected but not burned, and 218 homes left unaffected. – Bernama
The Star
30-04-2025
- Business
- The Star
Putra Heights inferno: State govt allocates RM2.73mil rental aid to 455 families
SHAH ALAM: A total of RM2.73mil in rental assistance has been allocated for 455 families affected by the Putra Heights, Subang Jaya gas pipeline and fire incident, says Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari. Amirudin said the number was an increase from the previously reported 396 families, following several recent requests, applications and ongoing investigations by the authorities. 'Each family will receive RM6,000 to cover three months' rent at first. Any additional assistance for the following three months will be provided in July or August for those who need to extend their rental. 'The rent will be transferred directly into the bank accounts of the affected families,' he said in a joint press conference with Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming at the Selangor state secretariat building here, on Wednesday (April 30). So far, Amirudin stated that 214 families have received aid, while the remaining recipients are waiting for the verification of their bank accounts, identity cards, and other related documents. He said the state government has initially committed to a six-month rental assistance period for the Putra Heights victims whose homes were wrecked by the fire. 'But as the restoration works will kick start soon, we believe that 60 to 70% of residents will be able to return to their homes by then. "However, the state government remains committed to covering an additional six months or even up to a year of rent for those who require it, particularly for victims whose homes need to be rebuilt," he said. Amirudin added that houses with minor damage estimated at below RM30,000 can be repaired by the owners first, with reimbursement claims submitted to either the local authorities or village heads. "The residents may file claims with their local authority, or alternatively, submit them to their village head. These claims will be forwarded weekly to the Subang Jaya City Council (MBSJ). "For repair and restoration works, Sime Darby will handle works in Putra Harmoni as the developer, while Kampung Kuala Sungai Baru will be managed by Syarikat Perumahan Negara Berhad (SPNB). "Reconstruction of homes will include basic amenities such as wiring, lighting, and ceiling fans to ensure the homes are habitable. Additional fittings and accessories will not be covered," he added.
