Back in school with help at the ready


Lending a hand: Fadhlina (centre) meeting gas pipeline fire victims (left) Nurul Adawiyah, mother of Nurul Khairina Qalesya and Nurul Kharina Arsyilla at SMK USJ 23. — KAMARUL ARIFFIN/The Star

SUBANG JAYA: The Education Ministry has confirmed that all students affected by the Putra Heights gas pipeline fire on April 1 have returned to school, except for two who are still hospitalised.

Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek said the disaster impacted 133 victims, including 128 students and five teachers. Nine previously admitted individuals have since been discharged.

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