While the recent Raya festival was a merry celebration for many, it was a disaster for some following the major Petronas Gas Bhd (PGB) main gas pipeline explosion near Jalan Putra Harmoni, Putra Heights, Subang Jaya, yesterday at 8:10 am.
The gas pipeline blaze in Putra Heights has caused massive damage to vehicles around the housing areas situated near the location of the incident. According to Fire and Rescue Department Director-General Datuk Nor Hisham Mohammad, 275 cars and 56 motorcycles were damaged in the incident.
To help these car and bike owners, two insurance companies have stepped up to offer assistance to their customers. The two insurance companies include Takaful Malaysia and Etiqa.
Takaful Malaysia posted on its official Facebook page, urging customers affected by the incident to contact the company. “We understand the pressure and huge challenges that might arise, and we are here to support you through this tough time,” the post reads. Takaful Malaysia’s helpline, 1800-888-788, or other numbers, 016-3541991 or 019-6292680, are available for anyone in need of support.
Meanwhile, Etiqa also made an announcement on its Facebook page, offering assistance to affected customers. “To all affected eligible Motor, Personal Accident, Retail Fire, Homeowners, and Householders customers, you may submit your claims via the Etiqa Special Hotline – Putra Heights Explosion Claims at +6011 1630 6646 (WhatsApp) or +603 2692 8188,” it stated.
Not only the insurance companies but the Association of Banks in Malaysia (ABM) have also released a press statement urging the affected people to contact their respective banks and to discuss the available support. For further assistance, one can contact ABM at 1300-88-9980 or email them at this address abmconnect@abm.org.my
The massive explosion that occurred yesterday caused widespread panic among residents near the Petronas petrol station as huge flames were seen shooting up into the air. The heat from the flames—felt kilometres away from the burning site—was said to have melted plastic and rubber objects within a wide radius of the pipeline.
Fortunately, there were no reports of fatalities, but a total of 145 people were injured and received treatment at different hospitals. Additionally, 227 houses were damaged, with 79 of them completely destroyed. In the meantime, the government will provide RM5,000 to those whose homes were destroyed, while those whose houses were damaged will receive RM2,500. Plans are also underway to rebuild the damaged properties.
(Source: Takaful Malaysia / Facebook, Etiqa / Facebook, ABM Press Release, NST [1], [2])
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