Subang Jaya: Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad commended the authorities for their swift response to the gas pipeline blaze at Jalan Putra Harmoni, Putra Heights, Subang Jaya, today.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, Dr Dzulkefly expressed gratitude in a Facebook post this evening to the Royal Malaysia Police, the Fire and Rescue Department, the National Disaster Management Agency, the Prime Minister’s Department, and the Health Ministry (MOH) for their efforts. He also thanked medical professionals, particularly those from nearby private clinics and hospitals, for their immediate assistance to the victims.
While MOH had anticipated emergency scenarios, he mentioned that the fire still posed challenges to the response teams, particularly in handling burn injuries. As of 4 pm, 28 victims were receiving treatment at Hospital Sultan Idris Shah, Serdang, 24 at Hospital Cyberjaya, 13 at Hospital Putrajaya, and two at Hospital Ampang. Another 37 were treated at private hospitals, with 22 at Subang Jaya Medical Centre, eight at Sunway Medical Centre, five at Avisena Hospital, and one at Thomson Hospital, while 41 individuals have been discharged.
Meanwhile, Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz expressed his sympathy in a Facebook post today, praying that all victims would recover and have the strength to face the ordeal. He also acknowledged the incident’s impact, which occurred on Hari Raya Aidilfitri.
Minister of Agriculture and Food Security Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu also conveyed his prayers for the victims’ strength and resilience, urging them to remain vigilant and follow authorities’ instructions for their safety. He advised the public to avoid approaching the incident area and to report any suspicious situations immediately.
Deputy Minister of Communications Teo Nie Ching extended her sympathy as well, urging victims not to hesitate to contact authorities if they need help. She emphasized that support is available during this difficult time and wished for all those affected to gain strength and fortitude for recovery.