SHAH ALAM (Jan 23): The Selangor state government has approved an extension of temporary rental assistance for households affected by the Putra Heights gas pipeline fire in Subang Jaya, covering the period from January to March 2026.
State Housing and Culture Committee chairman Datuk Borhan Aman Shah said the fourth phase of the assistance will benefit 67 heads of households (KIR), following updated site inspections and assessments carried out by the Petaling District and Land Office. The decision was endorsed during Selangor’s State Executive Council Meeting No. 3/2026 held on Jan 21.
During the previous phase, a total of 123 households received rental support. Based on the latest evaluations and compliance with eligibility requirements, assistance will continue for 67 households, while support for the remaining 56 households has been discontinued.
Borhan explained that a number of affected residents have not been able to return to their homes due to ongoing repair works, unresolved construction issues, and land ownership documentation challenges. Of the 67 households approved for phase four assistance, 65 are still waiting for repair works to be completed, while two cases involve homes that have yet to be constructed due to outstanding land title matters.
He added that the state government remains committed to addressing the needs of affected residents through targeted and prudent measures, guided by on-site conditions and safety considerations. Rental aid will continue only until homes are fully restored and certified as safe for occupation.
However, Borhan noted that assistance will not be extended to households whose properties have been repaired and deemed safe, including cases where property owners have declined to allow repair works to proceed.
The gas pipeline fire, which occurred on April 1 last year, caused extensive damage to residential properties in the Subang and Puchong areas. A total of 81 homes were completely destroyed with severe structural damage, another 81 were partially damaged, 57 were affected without being burnt, while 218 properties — including those in Kampung Tengah, Puchong — were not impacted.
The incident has also highlighted the importance of proper land documentation, safety compliance, and infrastructure planning in densely developed areas, particularly those located near industrial property in the Subang area and established residential townships within Selangor.
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