KUALA LUMPUR, April 13 — The temporary relief centre at the Putra Heights Mosque, which was set up to shelter victims of the April 1 gas pipeline fire, was closed at 2.30pm today.
Petaling district officer Huzunul Khaidil Mohammed, who is also District Disaster Management Committee, said 210 victims from 60 families, began vacating the PPS earlier this morning, with the final evacuees leaving by 2pm.
“Thank God, as of today, all 613 affected families have returned to their homes,” he said when met at Putra Heights Mosque today.
He added that victims whose homes were severely damaged or destroyed have been relocated to rental and Airbnb units, sponsored by the Selangor government. They have also received essential supplies, including a month’s worth of rice, and other basic necessities.
Huzunul Khaidil extended his gratitude to agencies and volunteers involved in the relocation process, at the Putra Heights Mosque and Subang Jaya City Council’s Camelia Hall.
The Camelia Hall, which housed 60 victims from 16 families, was closed on April 9 following the disbursement of state government aid and the return of several families to their homes.
— Bernama
