PETALING JAYA: Selangor MCA will be providing free legal advice to victims of the burst pipeline inferno in Putra Heights and it has set up a special team of lawyers for that purpose, says Datuk Lawrence Low.
The MCA vice-president said the Putra Heights fire was a serious incident, and over 200 premises were affected.
“So, we will set up a special team, and we have lawyers to provide free legal advice.
“We know some victims who are worried about insurance claims for their houses and cars. They are also concerned about instalments to bank loans and so on.
“So, we will give free legal advice to victims, and they can contact us,” said Low when met by reporters after distributing necessities to fire victims at a temporary shelter centre at the Putra Heights Mosque on Wednesday (April 2).
Low said victims can contact Selangor MCA office secretary Kenny Tham at 012-293 7148 for that purpose.
Meanwhile, Low said many victims here are feeling very uncertain after losing their properties and belongings overnight.
“Because they lost their belongings, house and car. They can stay here temporarily. But what to do for the next one or two months?” asked Low.
Low said MCA and its Crisis Relief Squad of MCA (CRSM) have spoken to the victims at the temporary shelter at the mosque to see what they needed.
“They told us they need diapers, toilet papers and so on. So, first thing in the morning, we brought these along and distributed it to them,” said Low.
Low also said MCA and CRSM received help from many donors and volunteers to assist in the Putra Heights incident.
“One of our friends is also offering Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and he's a specialist from Shanghai, who is willing to provide services to fire victims,” added Low.
CRSM executive secretary Xilas Ngang said the Putra Heights fire incident came about too suddenly and many fire victims were caught off guard.
Ngang said fire victims now need power banks to charge their respective devices.
“There are more than 100 families here. So, power banks are their most urgent need now,” said Ngang.
Ngang said members of the public can donate to fire victims via CRSM’s GoCare charity crowdfunding website.
“We will update on that website what the fire victims need. So people can make their donations there,” said Ngang.
Ngang also said that CRSM was also helping pets affected by the fire in Putra Heights.
“Many people donate food for humans, but actually, many pets are also the victims. We have spoken to a few NGOs, and they will bring some pet cages and food later.
“People can donate for victims and also pet food because pets are also victims of this disaster,” added Ngang.
The Fire and Rescue Department said on Tuesday (April 1) that at least 190 homes, 148 cars and 12 motorcycles were damaged by the morning inferno caused by a gas pipeline fire in Putra Heights.
