Selangor govt allocates RM2.73mil in rental assistance for Putra Heights fire victims

SHAH ALAM: The Selangor government has allocated RM2.73 million in rental assistance for 455 families affected by the Putra Heights fire.

Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said the number of affected families had increased from 396 due to additional applications and ongoing investigations.

“Each family will receive RM6,000 to cover three month’s rent at first.

“Any additional assistance for the following three months will be provided in July or August for those who need to extend their rental.

“The rent will be transferred directly into the bank accounts of the affected families,” he said during a joint press conference with Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming at the Selangor State Secretariat Building today.

Amirudin added that 214 families have received aid so far, while the remaining recipients are awaiting verification of their bank accounts, identity cards, and other documents.

He also said the state government had initially committed to providing six months of rental assistance for the Putra Heights victims whose homes were destroyed in the fire.

“But as the restoration works will kick start soon, we believe that 60 to 70 per cent of residents will be able to return to their homes by then (within the six month period).

“However, the state government remains committed to cover an additional six months or even up to a year of rent for those who require it, particularly for victims whose homes need to be rebuilt,” he said.

Amirudin added that homeowners with properties suffering minor damage, estimated below RM30,000, may repair their homes initially and submit reimbursement claims to either the village heads or local authorities.

“The residents can file claims with their respective local authority or directly with their village head.

“These claims will be forwarded on a weekly basis to the Subang Jaya City Council (MBSJ),” he said.

For repair and restoration work, Sime Darby will manage the restoration efforts in Putra Harmoni as the developer, while Kampung Kuala Sungai Baru will be overseen by Syarikat Perumahan Negara Berhad (SPNB).

“Reconstruction efforts will include essential amenities like wiring, lighting, and ceiling fans to ensure the homes are habitable. However, additional fittings and accessories will not be covered,” he added.

On April 29, the Selangor government distributed three months of rental assistance to over 150 families affected.

State Housing and Culture Committee chairman Datuk Borhan Aman Shah said the RM2,000 in rental assistance per month was provided by the Selangor Housing and Property Board.

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