Govt to give laptops, smartphones, tablets to Putra Heights fire victims

Govt to give laptops, smartphones, tablets to Putra Heights fire victims

Digital minister Gobind Singh Deo says 100 units of each device will be provided while 500 power banks will also be distributed to victims.

Gobind Singh Deo
Digital minister Gobind Singh Deo said the fire victims may apply for the devices through the office of Kota Kemuning assemblyman S Preakas.
PETALING JAYA:
The digital ministry will provide 100 laptops, 100 smartphones and 100 tablets to victims of the Putra Heights gas pipeline fire, says its minister, Gobind Singh Deo.

The ministry will also distribute 500 power banks to the victims, after Gobind was informed that many of their devices had been lost and damaged in the fire.

In a statement today, he said the victims may apply for the devices through the office of Kota Kemuning assemblyman S Preakas.

Gobind also said MyDigital Corporation will work closely with the Selangor menteri besar’s office and Selangor Information Technology and Digital Economy Corporation to set up an online platform to provide timely and clear updates on the situation to victims.

“I also take this opportunity to express my deepest gratitude to all who have worked tirelessly to help those affected by this incident.

“The digital ministry and its agencies will continue to work closely with those affected. It is our sincere hope that those who were injured will recover safely, and those who suffered losses will receive the necessary assistance to help them during this trying time,” he said.

Separately, menteri besar Amirudin Shari said Yayasan Islam Darul Ehsan will donate school supplies and uniforms to students affected by the blaze, as they go back to school next week.

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