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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
30-04-2025
- Business
- The Star
RM6,000 in rental aid for Putra Heights fire victims
Work in progress: Recovery efforts taking place near the houses affected by the gas pipeline fire in Putra Heights, Subang Jaya. — ART CHEN/The Star BANTING: The Selangor government has channelled three months of house rental assistance to more than 150 families affected by the gas pipeline fire in Putra Heights, Subang Jaya. State Housing and Culture Committee chairman Datuk Borhan Aman Shah said RM2,000 a month in house rental aid was provided by the Selangor Housing and Property Board. He said the aid is transferred to the bank accounts of the household heads concerned. 'The instruction by Selangor Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari is to ensure the money, amounting to RM6,000 for three months' rental, is deposited directly into the victims' accounts,' he said after a groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of the Kampung Sungai Buaya Modern Crematorium Project, Kuala Langat here, yesterday, Bernama reported. Previously, Amirudin was reported to have said that 396 household heads affected by the Putra Heights fire were eligible to receive house rental aid of RM2,000 a month for six months. In a related development, Borhan said the state government was looking into the form of assistance to be given for the reconstruction of houses damaged in the fire. 'The matter is still being discussed with the Housing and Local Government Ministry and related agencies,' he said. The fire, which broke out on April 1, resulted in 81 houses being destroyed with more than 40% structural damage, 81 houses categorised as partially destroyed, 57 houses affected but not burned, and 218 houses not affected. At the groundbreaking ceremony, Selangor Investment, Trade and Mobility Committee chairman Ng Sze Han said the construction of the modern crematorium, to begin at the end of the year, is expected to cost about RM5mil and will take 18 months to complete. It will be built on a 0.404ha site and will be equipped with three cremation units built using modern technology that emphasises operational efficiency, user safety and environmental preservation, he added.
The Star
29-04-2025
- Business
- The Star
Putra Heights inferno: More than 150 household heads affected receive house rental aid
BANTING: The Selangor government has channelled three months of house rental assistance to more than 150 families affected by the recent gas pipeline fire in Putra Heights, Subang Jaya. State housing and culture committee chairman Datuk Borhan Aman Shah said RM2,000 a month in house rental aid was provided by the Selangor Housing and Property Board. He said the aid is transferred to the bank accounts of the household heads concerned. "The instruction by the Selangor Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari is to ensure the money, amounting to RM6,000 for three months' rental, is deposited directly into the victims' accounts,' he told reporters after the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of the Kampung Sungai Buaya Modern Crematorium Project, Kuala Langat, at a shopping mall here, Tuesday (April 29). The event was also attended by Selangor Investment, Trade and Mobility Committee chairman Ng Sze Han. Previously, Amirudin was reported to have said that 396 household heads affected by the Putra Heights fire tragedy were eligible to receive house rental aid of RM2,000 a month for six months. In a related development, Borhan said the state government was still looking into the form of assistance to be given for the reconstruction of houses damaged in the fire. "The matter is still being discussed with the Housing and Local Government Ministry and related agencies,' he said. The fire, which broke out on April 1, resulted in 81 houses being destroyed, with more than 40% structural damage, while 81 houses were categorised as partially destroyed, 57 houses were affected but not burned, and 218 houses were not affected. Meanwhile, Ng said the construction of the modern crematorium, to begin at the end of the year, is expected to cost about RM5mil and take 18 months to complete. It will be built on a 0.404 hectare site and would be equipped with three cremation units built using modern technology that emphasises operational efficiency, user safety and environmental preservation, he added. - Bernama
