Chery providing 50 cars for fire victims - state exco

Automotive company Chery Malaysia is providing 50 cars for use by victims of the gas pipeline fire in Putra Heights for a month, said Ng Sze Han.

The Selangor state executive councillor said the cooperation between the company and the state government is aimed at helping the victims who may need vehicles to go to work and send their children to school during this difficult period.

“Applications are on a ‘first come first served’ basis, which can be made at my (Kinrara assemblyperson’s) office, or the office of Kota Kemuning assemblyperson Preakas Sampunathan,” he said.

The state exco for investment, trade, and mobility was speaking to reporters after visiting the scene of the fire and the victims at Section 1/3 Putra Harmoni, Subang Jaya, today.

In thanking Chery Malaysia for the contribution, which amounts to RM500,000, Ng (above) said he welcomed more automotive companies to collaborate with the state government to ease the burden of the fire victims.

Meanwhile, Ng said the relevant authorities are investigating to determine the cause of the fire.

Some 20 agencies have begun investigations and security checks at the fire site.

Among those involved are the Royal Malaysia Police, the Fire and Rescue Department, Tenaga Nasional Berhad, the Public Works Department, the local government authority, and the district office.

- Bernama

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