Kuala Lumpur: Individuals and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) are advised to consult first with the administration of the temporary relief centre (PPS) at the Putra Heights Mosque, Subang Jaya before sending aid to victims of the gas pipeline blaze in Jalan Putra Harmoni, Putra Heights.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Selangor Women’s Development and Community Welfare exco Anfaal Saari emphasized the importance of this consultation to prevent an overflow of unnecessary items. She explained that since the PPS operates under the jurisdiction of the Social Welfare Department (JKM), the agency is responsible for coordinating the assistance received.

“It is better for any NGO to consult first rather than send items that may not be needed by the aid recipients,” Saari stated during her visit to deliver aid to women and children at the PPS. She assured that the aid received by the centre is sufficient to meet the victims’ needs for up to four days.

Anfaal also mentioned that donations of used clothing have been temporarily suspended due to the high volume already received. She further noted that her team would engage the state government agency, Wanita Berdaya Selangor (WBS), to assist in organising the aid items efficiently.