KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 — A total of 18 victims of the gas pipeline fire in Putra Heights, Subang Jaya are still being treated in health facilities as of today, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad. He said that 132 victims who sought treatment at government and private hospitals have been discharged as of […]
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SEPANG, April 16 — The Selangor government has denied claims that it provided temporary rental houses in remote areas to victims of the gas pipeline fire in Putra Heights in Selangor on April 1. Selangor Housing and Culture exco Datuk Borhan Aman Shah said the temporary placements offered were based on vacant houses throughout the
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SUBANG JAYA, April 14 — Authorities have reportedly closed both evacuation shelters set up after the April 1 gas pipeline explosion in Putra Heights. According to a report in Utusan Malaysia, the two temporary shelters — at Masjid Putra Heights and Dewan Camelia — were fully vacated yesterday, following confirmation last week that the affected
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SHAH ALAM, April 9 — Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari announced today that all temporary relief shelters (PPS) in Putra Heights will be closed by the end of the week, with the process starting tonight. “The closure of PPS is expected to begin this week, with the first shelter set to close tonight.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 — Several telecommunications companies have stepped up to offer aid for the Putra Heights gas pipeline blaze victims, including bill payment exemptions, Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said. In his weekly press conference, Fahmi said that the companies are Maxis, CelcomDigi, TM Unifi and Yes. “Among the recovery assistance and support
KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 — Vehicle management company, Spanco today sponsored 55 units of motorcycles for victims of the gas pipeline explosion incident in Putra Heights, Subang Jaya at a cost of RM5,000 per unit. Transport Minister Anthony Loke said the actual selling price of each motorcycle was RM5,800 but Yamaha agreed to reduce the
PUTRAJAYA, April 7 — A total of 41 out of the 149 victims involved in the gas pipeline fire inferno in Putra Heights, Subang Jaya last Tuesday are still receiving treatment at hospitals and clinics. The Ministry of Health (MOH) said that out of that number, 19 victims are being treated in the regular wards
KOTA BARU, April 7 — A police officer is under investigation after being accused of demanding a RM10,000 bribe from the family of a rape victim. The officer has been remanded for three days by the Magistrates’ Court here today to assist with the case. The remand order was issued by Magistrate Rais Imran Hamid
KUALA LUMPUR, April 5 — As the school session is set to resume next week, victims of the gas pipeline fire in Putra Heights, Subang Jaya, are appealing to the authorities for assistance in providing transportation for their children to and from their educational institutions. This comes as many victims’ vehicles were damaged by the
SUBANG JAYA, April 5 — Transport Minister Anthony Loke today defended DAP’s decision to launch a donation fund for victims of the Putra Heights gas pipeline explosion, saying it was created in response to public requests. He said many Malaysians had asked for a way to contribute smaller amounts, and the fund was set up
KUALA LUMPUR, April 5 — The government has cancelled its Selangor state-level Madani Aidilfitri Open House that was scheduled to take place tomorrow in a show of respect to the victims of the recent Putra Heights gas fire. Making the announcement, Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said the decision was made with the
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SUBANG JAYA, April 5 — More than 150 victims of the recent gas pipeline fire in Putra Heights have registered for temporary vehicle assistance, Selangor executive councillor Ng Sze Han said today. Speaking during a vehicle handover ceremony here, Ng said a second batch of 30 cars was delivered this morning to affected residents under
