PUTRAJAYA, April 9 — The federal government, through the National Disaster Management Agency (Nadma), has allocated RM14.7 million in disaster relief funds to the Selangor government for 2025.
Nadma director-general Datuk Khairul Shahril Idrus said the allocation would be used to provide RM1,000 in Bantuan Wang Ihsan (BWI) to each head of household affected by disasters, as well as RM10,000 in BWI Kematian to next of kin of those killed in disasters.
He said the assistance also covers victims affected by the recent gas pipeline explosion in Putra Heights, Subang Jaya.
“The Petaling District and Land Office, as the District Disaster Management Committee, will distribute the aid based on the list of household heads registered with the Social Welfare Department,” he said in a statement today.
According to Khairul Shahril, households whose homes were destroyed by the fire will receive RM10,000 in cash aid, comprising RM5,000 from the federal government and RM5,000 from Petronas.
“For homes that were partially damage, owners will get RM5,000 — RM2,500 from the federal government and RM2,500 from Petronas,” he added.
He said the Selangor government has also agreed to provide RM2,000 in monthly rental aid for six months to help affected families secure temporary housing while their homes are being repaired or rebuilt.
“This allocation reflects the Madani Government’s concern for the disaster victims in Putra Heights. To ensure smooth distribution, all aid must be channelled through the State Disaster Management Committee,” he said.
The gas pipeline blast, which occurred at 8.10am on April 1, sent flames soaring over 30m high, with temperatures exceeding 1,000℃. It took nearly eight hours to extinguish.
— Bernama
