The ministry said employers should consider the difficulties faced by the affected residents and approve their leave applications for a suitable period.
“Consider granting paid compassionate leave for an appropriate duration so that the affected employees can attend to matters related to property damage and loss,” it said in a statement.
The ministry also advised the affected residents to apply for flexible work arrangements with their employers, subject to Section 60P of the Employment Act 1955.
On another note, it said the occupational safety and health department (DOSH) was investigating the incident under Section 15(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act 1994 (Act 514), which stipulates it is the employers’ responsibility to ensure workplace safety.
“As an immediate action, DOSH has issued one disturbance prohibition order and five prohibition notices on each block valve at the incident site.
“Any violation of these provisions may result in a fine of up to RM500,000 or a maximum imprisonment of two years,” it said in the statement.
The ministry also added that Perkeso was in the process of compensating the affected workers under the invalidity scheme.
The fire, which broke out yesterday morning along Jalan Putra Harmoni, engulfed a 500m section of a gas pipeline, leaving at least 111 people injured — with many requiring hospitalisation for burns and respiratory issues.
The incident also caused severe damage to houses and vehicles.
Earlier today, police said 235 premises were affected by the fire, with 87 destroyed and 148 sustaining significant damage.
A total of 399 vehicles were affected, with 225 burnt and 174 damaged. - FMT
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