PETALING JAYA – Susulan insiden letupan dan kebakaran di Putra Heights, Subang Jaya pada 1 April lalu, penjawat awam yang terjejas boleh memohon kebenaran tidak hadir kerja tanpa rekod cuti berdasarkan peraturan Jabatan Perkhidmatan Awam (JPA) berkaitan kecemasan am.

JPA dalam satu kenyataan di Facebook memaklumkan, permohonan itu dibuat mengikut situasi melibatkan keselamatan kediaman terancam, laluan utama terputus atau rosak dan gangguan utiliti seperti air dan elektrik yang boleh dipertimbangkan sebagai alasan sah untuk kebenaran tidak hadir kerja.

“Apa yang perlu dibuat adalah maklumkan segera kepada ketua jabatan dan sertakan bukti sokongan misalnya laporan pihak berkuasa, notis gangguan, gambar lokasi atau laporan media.

“Kebenaran adalah atas budi bicara ketua jabatan dengan mengambil kira keadaan semasa dan keperluan perkhidmatan.

“Utamakan keselamatan, maklumkan segera, dan manfaatkan saluran,” kata kenyataan itu.

Untuk maklumat lanjut, orang ramai boleh melayari pautan di https://www.jpa.gov.my/…/surat-edaran-peraturan. – KOSMO! ONLINE.

The government has called on more companies to offer support to the victims of last week’s gas pipeline explosion at Putra Heights, which destroyed or damaged more than 200 homes.

Azman Abidin, political secretary to the prime minister, said additional contributions from the private sector would help ease the burden on the affected families, many of whom are still displaced.

He acknowledged that RM1.4 million in aid had already been distributed, including emergency funds from the Prime Minister’s Department as well as initial contributions from Petronas.

“We know residents are anxious about returning home and being compensated, but rest assured, the government and Petronas are actively working on solutions,” he told reporters after distributing aid to victims at the Bukit Lanchong community hall here today.

One recipient, A Puspagaran, said the support, though modest, offered some relief. “I’ve lived there for 13 years and (have now) lost everything,” said the bank automation executive who is staying with his in-laws.

“It’s a total loss, but this shows the government cares. I just hope the rebuilding can begin soon.”

The explosion last Tuesday sent flames more than 30m into the air while temperatures soared to 1,000 degrees Celsius. It took nearly eight hours to bring the blaze under control.

Gas Malaysia Bhd has widened its gas supply curtailment because of operational limitations caused by last week’s pipeline explosion at Putra Heights. The utility group said the newly affected areas are Merbau, Tronoh, Perai, Junjung and Hutan Melintang.

“While the previously announced curtailment period remains unchanged and is still expected to continue until April 20, Gas Malaysia has been informed the new areas and additional new customers will be affected due to operational limitations stemming from the incident,” Bernama quoted Gas Malaysia as saying in a statement today.

It said it is working closely with the affected customers and its gas suppliers to manage the situation, adding that support and regular updates will be provided throughout the disruption period.

“Mitigating customer impact, ensuring public safety, and upholding service integrity remain Gas Malaysia’s key priorities throughout this period.

“Gas Malaysia appreciates the continued understanding and cooperation of all its customers and stakeholders, as the group navigates these temporary challenges,” it said.

Updates will be made available via Gas Malaysia’s official website www.gasmalaysia.com.

Gas Malaysia had earlier announced supply cuts in Shah Alam, Kundang, Petaling Jaya, Teluk Panglima Garang, Port Klang, Pulau Indah and its surrounding areas following the gas pipeline explosion that led to the temporary shutdown of nearby facilities.

The Petronas gas pipeline fire, which broke out at 8.10am last Tuesday, sent flames more than 30m high into the air and reached temperatures of 1,000 degree Celsius. Firefighters took nearly eight hours to extinguish the blaze.

A total of 219 homes were damaged in the blast, while another 220 were inspected and declared safe.

KUALA LUMPUR – Gempa bumi sederhana dilaporkan berlaku di bahagian utara Sumatera, Indonesia pukul 3.49 pagi tadi.

Jabatan Meteorologi Malaysia (MetMalaysia) memaklumkan, gempa bumi itu direkodkan pada ukuran 5.6 magnitud.

Katanya, ia berpusat pada koordinat 2.0° Utara dan 96.7° Timur, iaitu sekitar 125 kilometer ke tenggara Simeulue, Indonesia.

“Kedalaman gempa dianggarkan sekitar 32 kilometer di bawah permukaan bumi.

Sehubungan itu, orang ramai dinasihatkan agar sentiasa merujuk maklumat sahih daripada MetMalaysia melalui saluran rasmi seperti laman sesawang mygempa.met.gov.my, media sosial rasmi MetMalaysia serta aplikasi mudah alih MyCuaca. – MalaysiaGazette