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Govt displays responsibility and accountability … but what if Putra Heights victims feel the site of their homes is no more safe for dwelling?
KUALA LUMPUR, April 11, 2025: It is heartening to note that the Government (also read as Petronas) have voluntarily offered to rebuild the houses that were destroyed by the man (authority/ies)-made disaster in Putra Heights on April 1.
The offer is a good display of responsibility and accountability by the Government. After all, the fires and explosions were caused by underground gas pipelines belonging to Petronas.
The question now is: What if the victims and house owners do not want their houses to be rebuild but alternative houses elsewhere?
Some may genuinely feel the site is no more safe for dwelling and that fear is absolutely reasonable and real, no?
No News Is Bad News reproduces below a news report on the Government’s offer to rebuild the houses:
SPNB to rebuild 81 homes destroyed in Putra Heights pipeline blaze
-10 Apr 2025, 11:35 PM
The CEO of the government-owned housing company, Jamil Idris, says a meeting will be held first with the homeowners or landowners.
At least 81 of the houses in Putra Heights affected by the gas pipeline fire were categorised as completely destroyed, with structural damage exceeding 40%.
PETALING JAYA: Syarikat Perumahan Negara Bhd (SPNB) will rebuild 81 homes that were destroyed in last week’s gas pipeline fire at Putra Heights, with the costs covered by the government.
SPNB’s CEO, Jamil Idris, said 48 units are located in Taman Putra Harmoni, while the remaining 33 are in Kampung Kuala Sungai Baru.
According to Buletin TV3, Jamil said the rebuilding will be carried out under the action plan announced by housing and local government minister Nga Kor Ming yesterday, though the design of the homes has yet to be finalised.
“When the full study by SPNB is released next week, (and) before the construction begins, we will meet with the homeowners or landowners.
“We will obtain their agreement … whether they agree or not with the proposed reconstruction,” he was quoted as saying.
He said three management meetings have been held with the housing and local government ministry and related agencies, and several site visits have also taken place.
He also said several contractors will be at the site tomorrow to provide their views and suggestions.
It was previously reported that the damage to the residential homes would amount to RM65.4 million.
Selangor menteri besar Amirudin Shari said 81 houses were categorised as completely destroyed (with structural damage exceeding 40%), 81 as partially destroyed (with structural damage of less than 40%), and 57 as affected but did not suffer any structural impact. The remaining 218 were not affected.
Tuesday, 1 April 2025
Is Putra Heights really still safe for dwelling?
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Is Putra Heights really still safe for dwelling?
KUALA LUMPUR, April 1, 2025: If the politicians, authorities and Government maintain that Putra Heights is still for dwelling, then ask them to go stay there.
With the Petronas gas pipelines and other gas pipelines (if any?) snaking underground in the area, no one knows when another explosion and fire will be triggered?
Perhaps while you are asleep?
And two areas in Putra Heights have been restricted, obviously for public/residents’ safety.
Why was the housing project approved in the first place by the authorities in such a dangerous location?
No News Is Bad News reproduces below visuals of the aftermath of the Petronas gas pipeline disaster for you, especially Putra Heights residents, to judge for themselves:
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