Inspecting the aftermath: A woman taking a closer look at a damaged structure in Kampung Kuala Sungai Baru, Subang Jaya. — IZZRAFIQ ALIAS/The Star
SHAH ALAM: Affected Putra Heights residents will receive rental aid of RM2,000 for three months tomorrow, says Selangor Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari.
“We will give them the money to support them for three months and we will also hold a briefing to explain to them the procedure to rebuild their damaged homes.
“A total of 396 units qualify for the aid. It took us about two weeks to settle this rental matter,” he said.
Amirudin explained that there are two groups of recipients in Putra Heights, Subang Jaya: those who live in townships, and village residents.
He added that affected residents will have the money banked into their accounts but added that home repair work plans need to be approved by the Cabinet as it requires significant funding.
“We have sent the proposal and are waiting for Cabinet approval,” he told reporters after witnessing the signing ceremony between KDEB Waste Management and Nestle Malaysia on the voluntary extended producer responsibility scheme also known as “Selkitar” at Shah Alam Convention Centre.
It was reported that victims of the April 1 gas pipeline explosion had asked for updates on the RM2,000 monthly rental aid promised by the state government.
Amirudin had announced that victims would get RM2,000 monthly, for up to six months, to cover rent for temporary housing.
PETRONAS had disbursed RM5,000 to homeowners whose homes were completely destroyed; while homeowners whose properties were partially damaged and those who were renters received RM2,500 each.
Similarly, the Federal Government gave RM5,000 to homeowners whose homes were completely destroyed; those whose properties were partially damaged and those who were renters received RM2,500 each.
Affected homeowners said they were having trouble finding temporary housing as landlords wanted them to sign a minimum one-year agreement and deposit payments were also prohibitive.
