KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT) has announced a RM2mil allocation to the Subang Jaya City Council (MBSJ) to repair public infrastructure in areas affected by the gas pipeline fire in Putra Heights.
In a statement yesterday, its Minister Nga Kor Ming (pic) said the National Solid Waste Management Department (JPSPN) and Solid Waste Management and Public Cleansing Corporation (SWCorp) would also provide full assistance to the Selangor government, to carry out cleaning works in the affected areas this weekend.
“The Cabinet meeting today (yesterday) paid serious attention to the fire incident in Putra Heights. Various forms of aid have been channelled to the victims, including cash assistance, transit house rental aid and free car rentals.
“KPKT is focusing primarily on the restoration and reconstruction of homes affected by the fire,” he said, reported Bernama.
He added that a special task force was established last week, comprising all agencies under the ministry, particularly the implementing agencies – Syarikat Perumahan Negara Berhad (SPNB) and PR1MA.
The task force also finalised an action plan for the repair and reconstruction of homes affected by the fire following an announcement by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
The ministry added that the action plan was submitted to Anwar yesterday.
