RM5,000 for damaged homes not enough, say Putra Heights folk

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00:00Putra Heights residents affected by the gas pipeline explosion say the government's financial

00:06aid of RM5,000 for every house damaged by the fire is insufficient.

00:12Jalim Asari, 26, said while he appreciated the government's assistance, the amount was

00:17inadequate.

00:18It's not enough.

00:19We haven't been able to get in yet, so we don't know what's broken inside.

00:25So, RM5,000 is not enough, actually.

00:28I hope the government can help facilitate, in terms of claims or documentation, how the

00:34government can facilitate that.

00:36Another resident who introduced himself as Steven said the financial assistance of RM5,000

00:41per home and RM2,500 for every victim would only be sufficient as a form of temporary

00:47aid.

00:48He also wanted answers on how the blaze occurred and said the gas pipeline had been there for

00:52decades with no issues arising.

00:55Meanwhile, Selvam Sanasi acknowledged the government's assistance but raised the need

01:00for immediate support in other ways.

01:02At this time, we need access to our homes to take documents, medicines and other important

01:12items.

01:13Secondly, we need to find a place to live.

01:15I live in a hospital because I take care of my children.

01:19After this, maybe I will move to my relative's house in Puchong.

01:23But I think in the long run, I have to find a rental house.

01:27Danish Roger Reza, FMT.

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