PUTRAJAYA, April 2 — The Higher Education Ministry (MOHE) has identified four students from institutions of higher learning (IPT) who were affected and became victims in the gas pipe inferno incident in Putra Heights, Subang Jaya yesterday.
It said all the students involved are in a stable condition.
In a statement today, the MOHE said that two of the students were placed in the temporary relief centre (PPS) in Putra Heights, while the other two have returned to their villages, but are still traumatised by the incident.
The aid mission has been coordinated under the Department of Higher Education through the Malaysian Public University Volunteer Council, involving contributions of basic necessities, psychosocial support, medical assistance as well as volunteers.
It said that six incentives have been announced by the MOHE and these include a contribution of RM2,000 by the Yayasan Perkasa Siswa to each of the four affected IPT students.
Meanwhile, other assistance will be evaluated and announced later.
Additionally, the MOHE said that the affected students are also given leeway to register late for the new semester, which is expected to start on April 7.
Any further information can be obtained by directly contacting the relevant IPTs.
The distribution of basic necessities including food, clothing, personal hygiene kits, and essential items will be given to all victims at the PPS and counselling as well as psychological support sessions will be arranged for all victims, especially those experiencing trauma, anxiety and worry.
In addition, the ministry also provides mobile clinic services through the Public University Hospital Consortium to the affected community to offer emergency treatment, health check-ups, and medical support to fire victims who require immediate attention.
It has also mobilised volunteers in coordination with the authorities to ensure the post-recovery process runs smoothly.
The MOHE is ready to provide any necessary assistance and support to the victims, especially to affected IPT students.
— Bernama
