KUALA LUMPUR: Cleanup efforts under the Ops Mega post-fire operation at the gas pipeline sites in Putra Heights and Kampung Kuala Sungai Baru in Subang Jaya are still ongoing in three key sectors – A, B and C.
Checks at the scene found that vehicles began entering the affected areas as early as 9am yesterday, focusing on 12 designated zones with the involvement of various local authorities and non-governmental organisations (NGOs).
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Sectors A and B cover Taman Putra Harmoni while Sector C includes Kampung Kuala Sungai Baru.
Each zone is handled by a different local authority or municipal council, with support from federal agencies and NGOs.
They include the Sabak Bernam District Council, Kuala Selangor Municipal Council, Petaling Jaya City Council, Klang City Council, Shah Alam City Council, Hulu Selangor Municipal Council, Sepang Municipal Council, Kajang Municipal Council, Selayang Municipal Council and Kuala Langat Municipal Council, supported by the National Solid Waste Management Department and the Malaysian Armed Forces, Bernama reported.
The clean-up scope includes clearing drains, road shoulders, back alleys and residential car porches.
Teams are also helping residents remove damaged belongings, cut down burnt or dead trees, and wash walls stained by debris from the fire.
The two-day Ops Mega, which began on Saturday, involved more than 4,000 volunteers from more than 20 government agencies, private sector organisations and NGOs.
Meanwhile, Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said the condition of a 21-year-old man who was seriously injured in the fire is improving.
The Health Minister said the victim, who is still dependent on a ventilator in the intensive care unit at a private hospital, has shown signs of progress.
“I received a report that he is getting better. Let’s pray for his recovery.
“He is intubated but improving,” Dzulkefly said at a press conference after launching the World Physical Activity Day celebration here yesterday.
On the status of other victims receiving medical treatment, Dzulkefly said as of Saturday, 30 people are still being treated at both public and private hospitals.
