VICTIMS of the Putra Heights gas pipeline fire incident who have yet to register at temporary relief centres are advised to do so before the registration closes at noon today.
To date, 509 families have registered at the relief centres, and the number is expected to increase as some victims were away during the incident, which occurred on the second day of Hari Raya.
The registration process aims to ensure that returning victims are not left out of receiving the assistance previously announced.
It was also announced that the government will introduce a new assistance category of RM2,500 for tenants, in addition to the RM5,000 for homeowners whose properties were completely destroyed.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim also said that RM2,500 will be given for those whose homes were partially damaged.
To date, 130 out of the 235 affected homes in Taman Putra Harmoni were declared safe, with residents allowed to return.
However, residents of Kampung Sungai Baru have yet to be allowed to return as safety clearance is still pending.
Following requests from parents, the Selangor government will provide transportation support for school-going children of the affected families.
Those needing this service must be present at the relief centres at the Putra Heights Mosque and MBSJ’s Dewan Camelia starting Monday.
Five vehicles from Prasarana and the Selangor Demand-Responsive Transit (DRT) programme will ferry students from the PPS to 34 different schools.
As of yesterday, 42 of the 145 victims injured in the fire were still receiving treatment in hospitals. - April 6, 2025
