SHAH ALAM: The state government has raised RM4.74mil through the Selangor Prihatin Fund to help victims of the gas pipeline fire incident in Putra Heights, said Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari.
"On behalf of the state government, I extend my heartfelt appreciation to all who contributed and played a role in the recovery process," he said in a Facebook post on Wednesday (April 16).
The fund was launched on April 4 to support recovery and assist those affected by the incident. This includes cash aid, house repairs, and temporary accommodation.
On April 1, a gas pipeline fire in Putra Heights caused significant damage and alarm. Flames reached 30 metres and temperatures reached 1,000 degrees Celsius. The incident affected 219 homes, and many families were forced to evacuate.
Amirudin also shared that he chaired a special briefing session on the incident for Selangor state assembly members and parliamentary backbenchers on Tuesday (April 15).
He added that the two temporary relief centres (Putra Heights and Dewan Cameli) were officially closed last Friday (April 11) after all victims were allowed to return home, provided their houses were confirmed safe.
“Those who still require accommodation have been relocated to state-sponsored rented homes, including units arranged via the Airbnb platform," he said.
On Tuesday (April 15), Selangor State Assembly speaker Lau Weng San said the Putra Heights fire and issues related to buffer zone safety are expected to be discussed during the upcoming state assembly in July. – Bernama
