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PRIME MINISTER'S DEPARTMENT
NATIONAL DISASTER MANAGEMENT AGENCY
PRIME MINISTER'S DEPARTMENT
NATIONAL DISASTER MANAGEMENT AGENCY
KUALA LUMPUR — Out of the Putra Heights inferno tragedy that struck surrounding neighbourhoods on April 1, comes a message loud and clear – humanity matters most in situations like these – as shown by a mosque and a Hindu temple which stepped up to provide unwavering support for residents affected by the gas pipeline explosion.
As emergency responders worked tirelessly to contain the situation and ensure public safety, the local community’s grassroots efforts brought comfort and hope to those displaced or distressed.
At the forefront of the humanitarian efforts were those from the Putra Heights Mosque, who swiftly transformed the prayer halls into a relief centre and coordinated food distribution drives for the victims. It was reported that more than 200 victims of the gas pipeline blast were placed at the mosque.
“When we first heard about the gas pipeline incident and how it affected so many families in Putra Heights, we knew we had to act fast,” Muhammad Khair Zainal, chairman of the Putra Heights mosque, told Scoop when contacted.
“As a mosque, our role goes beyond prayers. We are here to serve the community, regardless of race or religion.”
Volunteers from the mosque came together to distribute essentials such as food, drinking water, hygiene products, and to offer emotional support to families traumatised by the incident.
“It does not matter whether you pray in a mosque, a temple, or a church – when disaster strikes, we must stand together as Malaysians and help each other in any way we can,” Muhammad Khair added.
Just about 2.4km away, the Sri Maha Kaliamman Temple also opened its doors to serve as a temporary relief centre, providing medical care for those affected and coordinating outreach through its network of nearly 100 youth volunteers.
It was reported that a total of 49 victims with minor injuries – including burns, cuts, and breathing difficulties – received initial treatment from Health Ministry personnel.
Temple adviser R. Manikavasagam told Scoop that the situation highlighted the importance of unity, especially in light of recent racial tensions emerging.
“Recently, there have been tensions in our country due to racial misunderstandings, but this incident proves that at the core, Malaysians stand united. We do not let isolated incidents define us.
“When someone is in need, we do not ask about their race or religion – we just help. That has always been our policy over the years. Even before the incident, we had been conducting several feeding programmes at the temple for those in need, without considering race or religion.
“This is the true spirit of Malaysia, and we hope to continue fostering this harmony through our actions, not just our words,” said Manikavasagam.
On April 1, a massive explosion and fire erupted at a Petronas gas pipeline in Putra Heights, Subang Jaya, sending huge flames into the air and causing widespread panic.
The intense heat from the flames – felt kilometres away from the site – reportedly melted plastic and rubber objects in a wide radius around the pipeline.
A total of 145 people were injured in the incident and are being treated at various hospitals, while 227 homes were affected, 81 of which were destroyed.
Additionally, 365 vehicles were damaged, including 275 cars and 56 motorcycles. – April 12, 2025
PROFITEERS have flooded social media with fake news and bogus videos since a powerful earthquake devastated Myanmar last month, exploiting the chaos with clickbait that can reap tens of thousands in ad revenues, digital activists say.
Be it sensational images that go viral or fake rescue tales, the schemes prey on the heightened fears and appetite for news that follow any disaster or outbreak of war.
"People just have to assume there's a lot of false information that circulates. They should be aware there are people making money off false information," said Darrell West, a senior technology researcher at the Brookings Institution think-tank.
The death toll from Myanmar's March 28 quake has risen to more than 3,600, according to state media, with a further 5,000 injured and hundreds of people still missing.
Banjir: Lelaki maut terkena renjatan elektrik ketika guna telefon bimbit sedang dicas
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SHAH ALAM: Seorang penghantar barangan ditemukan maut, disyaki akibat terkena renjatan elektrik semasa menggunakan telefon bimbit yang sedang dicas ketika rumahnya dinaiki air banjir di Kampung Padang Jawa, Klang petang tadi.
Ketua Polis Daerah Shah Alam ACP Mohd Iqbal Ibrahim berkata pihaknya dimaklumkan mengenai penemuan mayat lelaki tempatan berusia 24 tahun itu oleh orang awam pada jam 6.11 petang di sebuah rumah lot satu tingkat di kawasan berkenaan.
“ Mangsa ditemukan dalam keadaan tertiarap, memakai kemeja-T tanpa lengan berwarna biru gelap dan seluar pendek hitam.
“Siasatan awal mengesyaki mangsa terkena renjatan elektrik semasa menggunakan telefon bimbit yang sedang dicas ketika rumah dinaiki air banjir,” katanya dalam satu kenyataan hari ini.
Beliau berkata pemeriksaan ke atas tubuh mangsa tidak menemui sebarang kesan pergelutan atau kecederaan luaran.
“Mayat mangsa telah dihantar ke Hospital Tengku Ampuan Rahimah, Klang untuk proses bedah siasat,” tambahnya.
Kes diklasifikasikan sebagai mati mengejut dan orang ramai yang mempunyai maklumat diminta menghubungi Pegawai Penyiasat, Inspektor Mohd Fildza Che Ibrahim di talian 016-9537372 bagi membantu siasatan.
Sebelum ini, seorang lelaki warga Sri Lanka dilaporkan maut bersama seekor anjing, dipercayai akibat renjatan elektrik di sebuah stor menyimpan barang-barang pembinaan di Taman Alam Indah, Seksyen 25, Shah Alam.
Ground zero checks halted
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SUBANG JAYA: Ongoing safety concerns have prevented ground zero technical on-site investigations and inspections of the gas pipeline fire in Putra Heights, says Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari.
The Selangor Mentri Besar said among the safety concerns include the recent erratic weather conditions with bouts of heavy rain over the last few days.
“There are also concerns over the unstable ground at ground zero after the explosion had caused the earth to be exposed.
“The soft and exposed soil will result in investigators tripping and falling,” he told a press conference at the Putra Heights mosque relief centre yesterday.
Amirudin said as a result, the technical investigation is focused on the analysis of technical documentation surrounding the site of the incident.
He said a full technical report is expected to be completed some time in the middle of next month at the earliest.
Amirudin also said 87 households severely affected by the fire have registered for temporary Airbnb accommodation.
“However, 16 of the families have yet to finalise the arrangement due to complications in preparations.
“The state government will hand over necessary documents to help the affected victims move in to their new temporary homes on Monday,” he said.
The Mentri Besar said the documentation would enable affected families to receive rental aid of RM2,000 per month for six months, which, he noted, would be paid to their bank accounts on a monthly basis.
Amirudin said starting next week, the current state task force in charge of the Putra Heights gas pipeline fire would transition towards purely implementing recovery efforts.
“Only the investigation division will remain active and continue monitoring all ongoing investigations,” he added.
On the recovery efforts, he said 1,402 volunteers have registered to take part in this weekend’s mega gotong-royong programme to clean areas affected by the disaster.
“Much of the previous clean-up efforts were concentrated in Putra Harmoni and Putra Heights as permission was granted earlier.
“The authorities have given the green light to go into Kampung Kuala Sungai Baru a few days ago, so we will mobilise volunteers, machinery and other resources to carry out the work,” he said.
Amirudin said previous clean-up efforts saw over 100 tonnes of trash removed from the affected areas.
“Affected students have received assistance in the form of allowances, laptops, tablets and power banks from the Selangor Mentri Besar Incorporated (MBI).
“A total of RM132,500 were given out comprising RM500 cash aid to 265 affected students,” he said.
Additionally, 100 tablets and power banks and 75 laptops, donated by the Digital Ministry, were distributed to 38 school students and 37 undergraduates, along with book vouchers worth RM200, to help replace school supplies lost in the fire.
Surau penyelamat ibu, bayi
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KLANG: “Melihat air naik ke paras betis, kami segera keluar dan berlindung di surau kerana buntu mahu ke mana.”
Demikian situasi cemas ditempuh sepasang suami isteri bersama tiga anak termasuk seorang bayi mereka selepas rumahnya di Taman Meru Indah di sini, dilanda banjir semalam.
Muhammad Ammar Abu Kassim, 32, berkata, ketika kejadian dia sekeluarga sedang tidur sebelum menyedari air memasuki kediamannya, kira-kira pukul 3 pagi.
“Saya kemudian menghubungi beberapa pihak untuk mendapatkan maklumat lanjut namun dimaklumkan bahawa pusat pemindahan sementara (PPS) belum dibuka.
“Selepas bertahan di rumah lebih dua jam, kami termasuk bayi perempuan berusia empat bulan keluar menyelamatkan diri dengan berlindung di surau berdekatan,” katanya ketika ditemui di PPS Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Sungai Binjai, semalam.
Kakitangan swasta itu antara ratusan mangsa yang ditempatkan di PPS itu selepas kediaman mereka termasuk di Jalan Cempaka, Jalan Kenangan, Jalan Teratai dan Taman Meru Indah dinaiki air.
Sementara itu, isterinya, Nabilah Zakaria, 30, berkata, dia sekeluarga berpindah ke pusat berkenaan, kira-kira pukul 8 pagi.
“Tiga anak saya masih kecil dan kami bimbang tiada arah tuju mendapatkan perlindungan terutama bayi bongsu. Namun, saya bersyukur proses pendaftaran berjalan lancar dan kami juga sempat membawa semua dokumen penting,” ujarnya.
Sementara itu, seorang wanita orang kurang upaya (OKU) berusia 60-an yang enggan dikenali berkata, dia sempat menyelamatkan diri dengan dibantu beberapa ahli keluarga.
“Hujan ketika itu memang amat lebat selama beberapa jam dan kami bersiap sedia berpindah selepas melihat air sudah memasuki rumah. Mujur keluarga membantu saya yang berkerusi roda ini berpindah ke PPS dengan selamat,” kata warga emas itu.-UTUSAN.