MBSJ to get RM2mil for infrastructure repairs in Putra Heights

 

The Petronas gas pipeline fire that broke out at around 8.10am on April 1 sent flames more than 30m into the sky. (EPA Images pic)

KUALA LUMPUR: 

The housing and local government ministry today announced an allocation of RM2 million to the Subang Jaya City Council (MBSJ) to repair public infrastructure in areas affected by the gas pipeline fire in Putra Heights.

The ministry said the national solid waste management department and solid waste management and public cleansing corporation (SWCorp) will also provide assistance to the Selangor government to carry out cleaning work in the affected areas this weekend.

“The Cabinet meeting today paid serious attention to the fire incident in Putra Heights. Various forms of aid have been channelled to the victims, including cash assistance, transit house rental aid, and free car rentals.

“The ministry is focussing primarily on the restoration and reconstruction of homes affected by the fire,” it said in a statement.

The ministry said a special task force was established last week, comprising all agencies under the ministry, particularly the implementing agencies – Syarikat Perumahan Negara Bhd and PR1MA.

The task force has also finalised an action plan for the repair and reconstruction of homes affected by the fire, following an announcement made by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.

“The action plan has been submitted to him (Anwar) today,” read the statement.

The Petronas gas pipeline fire that broke out at around 8.10am on April 1 sent flames more than 30m into the sky, with temperatures soaring to 1,000 degrees Celsius.

It took nearly eight hours for the blaze to be extinguished. - FMT