Subang Jaya: The Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah called on Majlis Agama Islam Selangor (MAIS) to channel aid to all students impacted by the gas pipeline fire in Putra Harmoni, Putra Heights, Subang Jaya.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, MAIS chairman Datuk Salehuddin Saidin has directed Yayasan Islam Darul Ehsan (YIDE), under MAIS, to identify the number of affected students to distribute assistance including uniforms, stationery, books, school supplies, and other necessities. The aim is to ensure students can continue their education without postponement despite the tragedy. YIDE will also collaborate with the Selangor State Government to arrange transportation for students during the recovery period.
Sultan Sharafuddin discussed the necessary assistance during a meeting with Salehuddin, MAIS deputy chairman, YIDE chairman Tan Sri Mazlan Mansor, Selangor police chief Datuk Hussein Omar Khan, and state Islamic Religion and Innovation Culture Exco Dr Mohammad Fahmi Ngah. The meeting addressed recovery efforts for the victims of the gas pipeline fire tragedy in Putra Heights that occurred the previous Tuesday.
Salehuddin mentioned that Sultan Sharafuddin expressed his sorrow over the incident and hoped the victims and their families would face this challenge with patience. Although YIDE primarily supports Muslim orphans and disaster victims in Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin has decreed that assistance should also extend to non-Muslim students affected by the tragedy.
To facilitate this, the Sultan instructed the use of the Selangor Muslim Infak Jariah Fund (TIJARI) to provide financial aid to YIDE. He also ordered local mosques and surau to be ready as Temporary Relief Centres (PPS) for the victims. MAIS is tasked with providing financial assistance for repairing any damage to these facilities and ensuring congregational prayers continue as usual.
Additionally, the Sultan directed the Selangor Zakat Board to identify and provide immediate zakat assistance to those who lost their homes or suffered property damage. The massive fire, which occurred around 8.10 am last Tuesday, resulted in significant destruction within a 500-meter radius, leaving hundreds homeless and many injured.