23-04-2025
Raja Muda of Selangor teams up with state, NGOs for long-term aid to Putra Heights blast families
SHAH ALAM: The Raja Muda of Selangor Tengku Amir Shah Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah is actively supporting families affected by the Putra Heights gas explosion—which struck on the second day of Hari Raya and displaced hundreds—through Selangor Youth Community (SAY), Yayasan Islam Darul Ehsan (Yide), and Yayasan Raja Muda Selangor.
SAY chief executive officer Aiman Nazri said that since Tengku Amir's visit to Ground Zero a day after the blast, aid has been channelled to the affected families, and the prince continues to work closely with Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari to assist them.
"His Highness immediately stepped in to help. Together with Yayasan Islam Darul Ehsan, he instructed the foundation to assist children from affected families with school-related needs and transport," Aiman told the New Straits Times at the Raja Muda Selangor's Hari Raya open house, held on April 21 at the MBSA auditorium banquet hall here.
The event was co-organised by SAY, under the Raja Muda's patronage, along with Yayasan Raja Muda Selangor, the Football Association of Selangor, and Selangor FC.
Nearly 700 guests from various industries attended the open house.
Among them were the Raja Muda's sister, Tengku Zatashah Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah; Tengku Datuk Seri Ahmad Shah Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah; Shah Alam Mayor Datuk Mohd Fauzi Mohd Yatim; Human Resources Minister Steven Sim Chee Keong; and Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad.
Aiman said nearly 200 students from around 60 to 70 families received assistance in the form of school uniforms, bags and transport to 15 different schools around Putra Heights.
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"These students were staying temporarily at a relief centre, so the Raja Muda's directive was to ensure they could continue their studies without disruption," he said.
In the days following the incident, SAY and other NGOs, in collaboration with the Selangor state government, were given access to the site to carry out post-disaster cleanup operations.
"We mobilised hundreds of volunteers to help clear the area, while the state government and corporate partners provided further assistance, including temporary housing and renovation support," Aiman said.
He added that Tengku Amir, together with Amirudin, is closely monitoring ongoing efforts to ensure long-term support for the families, including counselling and rehabilitation services.
"It's not just about immediate relief. His Highness is committed to seeing that these families recover fully from the trauma," he said.
