Putra Heights: A total of 85 houses affected by the gas pipeline fire in Putra Heights, Subang Jaya have been confirmed safe, with residents allowed to return home starting tonight.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari stated that the Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) and utility providers, including Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB), have verified the safety of these homes in Taman Harmoni. The water and electricity supply has been restored, allowing residents to resume normal living conditions.
‘The District Disaster Management Committee chairman will inform homeowners who can return to their homes starting today. ‘We will continue to assess the situation, as JBPM has so far declared around 115 houses safe,’ he told a press conference at the Selangor State Secretary (SUK) building.
Earlier, Petaling district officer Huzunul Khaidil Mohammed mentioned that the owners of 115 affected houses would be allowed to enter their homes in stages starting today for inspection.
Amirudin further revealed that 308 families, comprising 1,254 victims, have registered with the Social Welfare Department (JKM). Among them, two victims are receiving treatment at the intensive care units of Kuala Lumpur Hospital and Ampang Hospital due to respiratory issues.
He noted that 630 victims from 157 families are currently staying at two temporary relief centres (PPS) located at the Putra Heights Mosque Multipurpose Hall and Camelia Hall. The remaining 624 victims from 151 families are not at the PPS.
Amirudin also urged potential donors to avoid leaving unnecessary items at the PPS, as this could lead to excessive accumulation of goods. He highlighted the need for control measures at certain locations, especially at the PPS, due to overcrowding concerns.
The Social Welfare Department will oversee these controls by establishing designated meeting areas to ensure the safety, health, and privacy of the victims. Access to these areas will be restricted to authorised individuals for visitation purposes.
Additionally, Amirudin announced that daily press conferences would be held alternately between him and Selangor police chief Datuk Hussein Omar Khan to discuss policies, technical matters, and crime-related issues.