RM5,000 is not enough, victims of damaged homes tell caring Anwar

Residents say the amount is only sufficient for temporary aid and hope for additional assistance

Hoping that incoming additional aid would be higher

The new Abah Prihatin

Residents want answers on how the blaze had occurred

Putra Heights residents affected by the gas pipeline explosion yesterday say that the government’s financial aid of RM5,000 for every house damaged by the fire is insufficient.

According to news report by one of Malaysian leading news portals, FMT, residents met by them at the incident control post in Subang Jaya said while the extent of their losses was not immediately known, they expect the RM5,000 to fall far short of what they need.

Encik Jali Masari, 26, who has lived in the area since 2014, said although he appreciates the government’s assistance, the amount is inadequate.

“We haven’t been able to go inside yet, so we don’t even know what has been destroyed. But RM5,000 is definitely not enough,” he said, expressing hope that incoming additional aid would be higher.

Jali also urged the government to simplify the claims process to ease the burden of residents. “I hope they make it easier for us to claim what we need instead of making it complicated.”

Another resident who introduced himself as Steven said the financial assistance of RM5,000 per home and RM2,500 for every victim would only be sufficient as a form of temporary aid.

“Even houses that weren’t burned have sustained damage exceeding RM5,000. If this aid is meant for temporary relief, maybe it will be sufficient, but if it’s for everything, it’s definitely not enough.”

Like many other victims, Encik Steven also wanted answers on how the blaze had occurred. He said the gas pipeline had been there for decades with no issues arising.

Encik Selvam Sannacy, a Putra Heights resident of 15 years, acknowledged the government’s assistance but raised the need for immediate support in other ways.

“Right now, we need access to our homes to retrieve important documents, medication, and essentials,” he said, adding that the families were in urgent need of temporary housing.

“I’ve been staying at the hospital to take care of my child, but after this, I’ll have to move to a relative’s house in Puchong. I don’t know how long we’ll have to wait before we can return.”

The fire, which broke out yesterday morning along Jalan Putra Harmoni, engulfed a 500m section of the gas pipeline, causing severe damage to homes and vehicles.

Earlier today, police said 235 premises in total were affected by the fire, with 87 completely burnt and 148 damaged.

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