SHAH ALAM, April 17 — The Selangor State Development Corporation (PKNS) today gave RM1 million to the Selangor Prihatin Fund to aid victims and facilitate reconstruction after the April 1 Putra Heights gas pipeline blast in Subang Jaya.
The contribution was handed over by PKNS group chief executive officer Datuk Mahmud Abbas to State Financial Officer Datuk Haniff Zainal Abidin, witnessed by Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari, at PKNS’ Aidilfitri event at the Shah Alam Convention Centre here today.
Mahmud said the contribution is also intended to address urgent needs and help ease the burden of families who lost their homes and belongings in the incident.
“The assistance provided will cover essential items, clean-up operations in the affected area, and the reconstruction of homes and public infrastructure damaged by the fire,” he told reporters at the event today.
It was reported yesterday that the Selangor government had raised RM4.74 million to help victims of the Putra Heights fire through the Selangor Prihatin Fund launched on April 4.
Mahmud said PKNS is deeply sympathetic to the challenges faced by Putra Heights residents, and as a state development agency dedicated to the well-being of the Selangor people, it is its duty to work with the state government and agencies to assist those in need.
He also expressed his heartfelt appreciation to all rescue teams, local authorities, and volunteers who worked tirelessly to provide aid and ensure public safety during and after the incident.
“In light of this, PKNS urges more parties, including private companies, individuals, and non-governmental organisations, to contribute to the Selangor Prihatin Fund, so assistance can be extended to benefit a greater number of victims,” he said.
On April 1, a gas pipeline exploded in Putra Heights, which sent flames soaring up to 30m with temperatures as high as 1,000℃, affecting 219 homes in the vicinity.
— Bernama
