Gas Malaysia secures additional gas volumes for customers affected by Putra Heights fire
- Admin UKK
- Berita
GAS Malaysia Berhad (Gas Malaysia), a member of the MMC Group, has secured additional gas volumes via the Trans Thailand-Malaysia (TTM) gas pipeline system.
This is part of the latest development on the recovery of gas supply in affected areas following the transmission gas pipeline fire incident at Putra Heights, Subang Jaya, Selangor.
“This development has significantly improved the gas supply to the affected areas in Klang Valley and other parts of the Northern region of Peninsular Malaysia.
“Gas Malaysia has mobilised its technical workforce to restore gas supply progressively. As of today (April 17), we are pleased to announce that gas supply has been successfully restored to 259 out of 275 of its affected customers,” Gas Malaysia said in a statement.
Concurrently, Petronas Gas Berhad has announced that the current best estimate for the restoration of gas supply is by July 1, 2025.
Hence, customers are strongly advised to use the supplied gas within the recommended capacity to maintain the integrity and safety of the gas distribution network.
“Gas Malaysia sincerely appreciates the patience and understanding of our customers during this challenging time. “We remain committed to maintaining the highest standards of safety and operational integrity,” it added.
Gas Malaysia said it will continue to work closely with regulators, authorities and relevant stakeholders to provide the necessary support to its customers. — TMR
KLANG: Klang Sustainable Stormwater Plan (KLASS) iaitu pelan tindakan mitigasi banjir untuk tempoh lima tahun akan datang masih mengikut jadual dan perancangan meskipun beberapa kawasan daerah Klang dilanda banjir kilat pada 11 April lalu.
Datuk Bandar Majlis Bandaraya Diraja Klang (MBDK), Datuk Abd Hamid Hussain, berkata pihaknya mengambil iktibar daripada kejadian berkenaan dengan menjadikannya sebagai indikator penting bagi memantapkan perancangan sedia ada.
"Semua perlu tahu KLASS adalah pelan selama lima tahun. Jadi, projek yang sedang dijalankan adalah berperingkat dan perlu melalui pelbagai proses termasuk perolehan dan jajaran. Mustahil untuk dilaksanakan serta-merta.
"Oleh itu data yang diterima daripada kejadian banjir kilat baru-baru ini boleh digunakan oleh kami (MBDK) untuk menguji keberkesanan pelan sedia ada," katanya ketika ditemui pemberita pada Majlis Mesra Aidilfitri MBDK di sini hari ini.
Dalam pada itu, Abd Hamid berkata pihaknya telah menghantar notis kepada pemaju di bawah pentadbiran MBDK untuk memastikan sistem perparitan diselenggara dan menyediakan kolam takungan berdekatan kawasan projek masing-masing bagi mengelakkan banjir.
Beliau berkata MBDK juga tidak akan berkompromi dengan mana-mana pihak khususnya pemilik premis perniagaan yang tidak cekap menguruskan sampah sehingga menyebabkan kelancaran sistem saliran dan perparitan di daerah Klang terganggu.
"MBDK juga akan mengambil tindakan kepada pemaju atau pemilik kediaman yang sesuka hati melakukan pembinaan melintasi sistem saliran dengan mereka akan diarahkan membuka atau membina semula saliran itu," katanya. – BERNAMA
JOHOR BARU: Johor government has channelled RM3.27 million in financial aid to 1,089 flood-affected households who did not register at temporary relief centres during the fifth wave of the northeast monsoon (MTL) disaster.
Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi said payments of RM3,000 each would be disbursed in the second phase of the state's relief initiative today and tomorrow, involving six district offices across Johor.
"The aid is part of a proactive move by the state to ensure assistance reaches victims, even as the appeal period remains open until the end of April," Onn Hafiz said in a statement today.
The first round of payments was made on March 27, shortly after the state began receiving appeals from victims who had missed registration at relief centres during the floods.
The 1,089 appeals were submitted to district offices in Johor Baru, Kulai, Kota Tinggi, Pontian, Kluang, and Batu Pahat as of April 11.
The special financial aid is jointly managed by the state government in collaboration with the National Disaster Management Agency (Nadma), the Johor Islamic Religious Council (MAIJ), local authorities, and the Johor Housing Development Corporation (PKPJ).
Eligible flood victims who have yet to submit appeals still have time to do so at their respective district offices by April 30, with a third phase of disbursement planned for May.
"The Johor government remains fully committed to supporting those affected by the floods and easing their burden," Onn Hafiz added.
JOHOR BAHRU – Seramai 1,089 Ketua Isi Rumah (KIR) yang terkesan akibat banjir Monsun Timur Laut (MTL) gelombang kelima tetapi tidak mendaftar di Pusat Pemindahan Sementara (PPS), akan menerima Bantuan Khas Kewangan berjumlah RM3,000 setiap seorang pada Khamis dan Jumaat ini.
Menteri Besar Johor, Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi berkata, peruntukan sebanyak RM3.26 juta telah disediakan bagi pembayaran fasa kedua.
"Bayaran fasa pertama telah dilaksanakan pada 27 Mac lalu, manakala pembayaran fasa ketiga akan dibuat pada bulan Mei, selepas tarikh tutup rayuan pada akhir April ini.
"Walaupun tempoh rayuan masih dibuka, kerajaan negeri mengambil langkah proaktif untuk menyampaikan bantuan secara berperingkat bagi memastikan mereka yang terjejas dapat dibantu segera," katanya menerusi hantaran di Facebook pada Khamis.
Menurut Onn Hafiz, rayuan masih boleh dikemukakan di enam pejabat daerah yang terlibat iaitu Johor Bahru, Kulai, Kota Tinggi, Pontian, Kluang dan Batu Pahat.
"Kerajaan negeri menzahirkan komitmen untuk terus membantu mangsa banjir demi kesejahteraan dan kestabilan hidup rakyat yang terkesan. "Semoga segala bantuan ini dapat meringankan beban mangsa banjir serta memberi sinar harapan untuk mereka bangkit semula," katanya.
Banjir yang melanda negeri ini pada 19 Mac lalu disifatkan penduduk terjejas sebagai antara yang terburuk pernah berlaku selepas bencana banjir besar pada 2006, 19 tahun lalu.
Bencana itu melibatkan beberapa daerah di Johor termasuk Johor Bahru, Kulai, Pontian, Kluang, Kota Tinggi dan Batu Pahat.