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Ex-village head joins in clean-up op
- Admin UKK
- Berita
Muhamad Saat Osman, 64, was out of town the day of the Putra Heights gas pipeline fire but he immediately made calls to offer help as soon as he heard about it.
“I was in Alor Setar, Kedah, when the incident happened.
“When I heard about the tragedy, I immediately reached out to the Petaling District and Land Office to see how I could be of help,” he said.
That’s how he ended up participating in the two-day operation to clean up Taman Putra Harmoni and Kampung Kuala Sungai Baru − the affected areas near Putra Heights, Selangor.
“When I heard about the clean-up operation, I volunteered. I saw it as my responsibility to help my neighbours,” said Muhamad Saat, the former village head of Kampung Kuala Sungai Baru in Puchong.
He was among 4,841 volunteers in the clean-up organised by Subang Jaya City Council (MBSJ) last weekend. Many were from state agencies, local authorities and uniform bodies including KDEB Waste Management (KDEBWM).
The effort was supported by the National Solid Waste Management Department and Solid Waste Management and Public Cleansing Corporation. Accompanying the convoy of express buses carrying volunteers to the affected sites were lorries carrying water tankers, water jetters, and backhoes.
Also deployed were wood chippers, skylift and roll-on-roll-off (Roro) bins. Kuala Langat Municipal Council president Mohd Hasry Nor Mohd was seen cutting a branch of a burnt tree with a chainsaw while the local council’s Squad Pantas team members dragged away fallen burnt trees.
Volunteers were also seen clearing out burnt household items such as bicycles, zinc roofs and home furnishings. Some houses also had their compounds cleaned by volunteers.
“I hope this two-day operation will help ease the burden of homeowners,” said Selangor Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari, who had flagged off the assembled volunteers earlier at MBSJ Arena.
KDEBWM managing director Datuk Ramli Mohd Tahir had assured all affected homeowners they could request for additional Roro bins should the need arise.
“Just let us know. We will provide them as soon as possible free of charge,” he said. On how soon the affected areas can be cleared of burnt debris, Ramli said it would depend on the readiness of homeowners.
He said some homeowners were still waiting for insurance adjusters before throwing away burnt and damaged items. He expects more items to be thrown away once the authorities have given the all-clear for contractors to finally enter the area to carry out repairs.
MBSJ, in a media statement, said 294.22 tonnes of bulk waste were collected from the affected area. The city council also expressed gratitude to all government agencies and volunteers who took part in the clean-up.
SHAH ALAM - Kumpulan Perbadanan Kemajuan Negeri Selangor (PKNS) bersedia menyewakan rumah kosong untuk disewa dan dibeli pada harga lebih rendah kepada mangsa yang kehilangan tempat tinggal akibat insiden kebakaran gas di Putra Heights, Subang Jaya.
Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif Kumpulan PKNS, Datuk Mahmud Abbas berkata, pihaknya telah berbincang dengan kerajaan negeri Selangor bagi memastikan rumah-rumah kosong di bawah pengurusan PKNS dapat dimanfaatkan oleh mangsa kebakaran terbabit.
Menurut beliau, rumah yang ditawarkan terletak di beberapa kawasan strategik seperti Shah Alam merangkumi Seksyen 6, 7, dan 13, Kuala Lumpur dan Bangi.
"Antara jenis rumah yang disediakan termasuk rumah teres, semi-D, banglo dan juga kondominium. “Kami ada banyak rumah kosong, tetapi penempatan bergantung kepada lokasi dan keperluan mangsa," katanya.
Beliau berkata demikian ketika ditemui pada Jalinan Aidilfitri PKNS di sini pada Khamis.
Ujar beliau, dari segi sewa pula, harga ditetapkan pada kadar yang lebih rendah daripada pasaran, bahkan mungkin di bawah kos sebenar bagi memudahkan mangsa yang sedang menghadapi kesulitan kewangan.
“Kami faham ada mangsa yang masih perlu membayar pinjaman rumah atau kereta yang musnah.
"Jadi, kami tidak akan mengambil keuntungan, sebaliknya sewa hanya cukup untuk bayar air, elektrik dan sedikit kos penyelenggaraan,” tambah beliau.
Beliau memberitahu, kerajaan neger dan Lembaga Perumahan dan Hartanah Selangor (LPHS) akan menguruskan agihan berdasarkan kesesuaian.
"Mangsa yang memerlukan bantuan perlu memohon melalui kerajaan negeri Selangor dan LPHS, bukannya terus kepada PKNS. "Kerajaan negeri akan menentukan kelayakan dan lokasi penempatan berdasarkan keperluan," tambah beliau.
Sehubungan itu, PKNS berharap inisiatif itu dapat meringankan beban mangsa sementara menunggu proses pembinaan semula rumah atau penyelesaian lain.
"Kami sedia membantu dalam apa jua cara termasuk memberi kelonggaran tempoh sewa jika diperlukan kerana yang penting, mangsa dapat hidup selesa semula,” tambah Mahmud.
Dalam pada itu, katanya, pihaknya turut menyalurkan sumbangan RM1 juta kepada Tabung Selangor Prihatin bagi membantu mangsa insiden kebakaran saluran paip gas terbabit.
Beliau berkata, sumbangan itu melibatkan penyertaan anak-anak syarikat serta rakan strategik kumpulan itu menyokong usaha pemulihan dan pembangunan semula kawasan tragedi.
"Sumbangan ini bertujuan memenuhi keperluan mendesak dan meringankan beban keluarga yang kehilangan tempat tinggal serta harta benda," katanya.
Terdahulu, beliau menyerahkan sumbangan itu kepada Menteri Besar Selangor, Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari. Amirudin sebelum ini memaklumkan kerajaan negeri menerusi tabung itu berjaya mengumpul RM4.74 juta setakat Rabu.
SHAH ALAM: Kumpulan Perbadanan Kemajuan Negeri Selangor (PKNS) menyalurkan RM1 juta kepada Tabung Selangor Prihatin bagi membantu mangsa insiden kebakaran saluran paip gas di Putra Heights.
Sumbangan melibatkan penyertaan anak-anak syarikat serta rakan strategik kumpulan itu menyokong usaha pemulihan dan pembangunan semula kawasan tragedi.
Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif Kumpulan PKNS, Datuk Mahmud Abbas berkata, pihaknya sentiasa bersemangat solidariti dalam meringankan beban mangsa dan mempercepatkan proses pemulihan komuniti yang terkesan.
Jelas beliau, sumbangan itu bertujuan memenuhi keperluan mendesak dan meringankan beban keluarga yang kehilangan tempat tinggal serta harta benda.
“Bantuan itu meliputi keperluan barangan asas, kerja pembersihan kawasan dan pembinaan semula kediaman serta kemudahan awam yang rosak.
“PKNS bersimpati dengan kesukaran menimpa penduduk Putra Heights dan menjadi tanggungjawab kami untuk bersama kerajaan negeri dan agensi berkaitan dalam membantu mereka yang memerlukan,” katanya pada Majlis Jalinan Aidilfitri PKNS di sini, hari ini.
Terdahulu, beliau menyerahkan sumbangan itu kepada Menteri Besar Selangor, Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari.
Tambah Mahmud, pihaknya merakamkan penghargaan kepada semua agensi penyelamat, pihak berkuasa tempatan (PBT) dan sukarelawan yang terlibat dalam insiden itu.
“Mereka bertungkus lumus menghulurkan bantuan dan memastikan keselamatan orang awam yang terjejas dalam kejadian berkenaan.
“PKNS menyeru lebih banyak pihak termasuk syarikat swasta dan pertubuhan bukan kerajaan (NGO) turut menyalurkan sumbangan ke Tabung Selangor Prihatin supaya bantuan diperluaskan dan memberi manfaat kepada lebih ramai mangsa,” ujarnya.
Terdahulu, Amirudin memaklumkan kerajaan negeri menerusi tabung itu berjaya mengumpul RM4.74 juta setakat semalam.
Utusan Malaysia sebelum ini melaporkan letupan gas dan kebakaran saluran paip gas di Putra Heights menyebabkan 437 rumah terkesan dengan 81 daripadanya musnah sepenuhnya.
Letupan itu turut mengakibatkan kawah sedalam lapan meter selain 467 keluarga disahkan terkesan akibat kejadian itu.
Laporan penuh siasatan kes tragedi itu dijangka siap seawal pertengahan bulan depan. – UTUSAN
SHAH ALAM – Kumpulan Perbadanan Kemajuan Negeri Selangor (PKNS) menyumbang sebanyak RM1 juta kepada Tabung Selangor Prihatin bagi membantu mangsa insiden kebakaran paip gas di Putra Heights, Subang Jaya dekat sini.
Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif Kumpulan PKNS, Datuk Mahmud Abbas berkata, ini bagi menyokong usaha pemulihan dan pembangunan semula kawasan yang terjejas di lokaliti itu.
SHAH ALAM: Kumpulan Perbadanan Kemajuan Negeri Selangor (PKNS) today contributed RM1 million to the Selangor Prihatin Fund in support of the state government’s efforts to aid victims and facilitate recovery and reconstruction following the recent gas pipeline fire incident in Putra Heights, Subang Jaya.
The contribution was handed over by PKNS Group Chief Executive Officer Datuk Mahmud Abbas to State Financial Officer Datuk Dr Haniff Zainal Abidin and witnessed by Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari at the PKNS Aidilfitri event at the Shah Alam Convention Centre (SACC) 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 last April 4.
Mahmud said PKNS is deeply sympathetic to the challenges faced by the residents of Putra Heights and as a state development agency dedicated to the well-being of the people of Selangor, it is its duty to collaborate with the state government and relevant agencies to assist those in need.
He also expressed his heartfelt appreciation to all rescue teams, local authorities (PBT), 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 (NGOs), to contribute to the Selangor Prihatin Fund, so that assistance can be extended to benefit a greater number of victims,” he said.
On April 1, the nation was shaken by a gas pipeline explosion in Putra Heights, which sent flames soaring up to 30 metres high and generated temperatures as high as 1,000 degrees Celsius, impacting 219 homes in the vicinity.