KUALA LUMPUR: In response to the gas pipeline fire in Putra Heights, the Selangor government has rolled out a series of initiatives to support those affected.
Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari announced that the Selangor Housing and Real Estate Board would provide over 100 temporary housing units.
The housing units are located in Kota Warisan, Sepang, while additional locations will be announced through the Selangor SMART Sewa scheme.
“If all goes well, victims will be settled in their SMART Sewa homes or Airbnb units, with locations determined within a week or two,” he said at a press conference at the Putra Heights Mosque relief centre.
He was joined by Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo and Selangor investment, trade and mobility committee chairman Ng Sze Han.
The second group of victims, comprising occupants of 115 houses deemed safe for reoccupation, will return after technical authorities confirm the safety of the structures and reconnection of utility services.
The fire, which occurred at 8.10am on Tuesday in Jalan Putra Harmoni, affected 1,254 people from 308 families.
A total of 87 homes were destroyed, while 148 houses sustained damage requiring repairs.
In a separate initiative, Chery Malaysia began distributing temporary replacement vehicles to victims.
The company handed over 25 sports utility vehicles out of the 50 promised, with fuel worth RM100 provided for each vehicle.
This effort is part of a broader initiative, with companies like Carsome, Carro, GoCar, and DRB-Hicom also pledging vehicles.
Tan Chong Motor Holdings Berhad and Warisan TC Holdings Berhad also jointly deployed at least 30 vehicles under a loan programme to assist families during this challenging period.
Moreover, to assist students from affected families, Amirudin said Yayasan Islam Darul Ehsan will provide school supplies and uniforms for children who are due to start school on Monday.
The initiative is in line with the wishes of Selangor Ruler Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah.
Additionally, the Education Ministry has announced RM1,000 in assistance for affected staff, teachers and students.
