By Siti Rohaizah Zainal
AMPANG, April 16 — A total of 91 families who were affected by the landslide incident at Taman Bukit Permai 1 and 2 have received cash donations amounting to RM135,000.
Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari said out of the total allocation, RM100,000 was contributed by the Menteri Besar Selangor (Incorporated) or MBI while the remaining RM35,000 was from the State Disaster Fund.
Amirudin said the contribution was approved in the State Executive Council Meeting (MMKN) two weeks ago.
He said the donation was channelled to the families of victims who died and injured in the incident as well as to residents whose homes were affected due to the landslide.
“For the victims who perished in the incident, their next-of-kin would receive RM10,000 while for injured residents and those whose homes were damaged, they would receive RM5,000.
“Residents in 70 homes which were ordered to be vacated would receive consolation cash of RM500.
“The state government hopes this donation could help reduce the victims’ burden,” he said when delivering his speech during the donation handover programme at the Dewan Majlis Perbandaran Ampang Jaya (MPAJ) in Cheras Baru, here today.
During the same event, all of the victims also received donations from Yayasan Pembangunan Ekonomi Malaysia (YaPEIM) amounting to RM26,400 and Selangor Zakat Board (LZS) totalling RM20,000.
On March 11, the landslide incident in Taman Bukit Permai 2, Ampang had claimed four lives and injured one victim, it also damaged 15 homes and 10 vehicles.
