Call Off Federal And State Aidilfitri Events Mp Urges Govt

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Wan Ahmad Fayhsal Wan Ahmad Kamal said the government’s cash aid of RM5,000 would not cover basic costs such as house repairs, appliance replacements or medical aid. (Bernama pic)
PETALING JAYA: An opposition MP has urged the government to call off its Hari Raya Aidilfitri programmes, saying its priority should be to help the victims of the Putra Heights gas explosion.
Machang MP Wan Ahmad Fayhsal Wan Ahmad Kamal said the government should not be celebrating while people who have lost their homes sleep in relief centres.
The government should immediately cancel its Aidilfitri programmes at both the state and national levels, channel the allocation to a special fund for the Putra Heights victims, and set up a special parliamentary committee to investigate the incident, he said.
Wan Fayhsal claimed the Aidilfitri programmes are expected to cost a total of RM10 million to RM20 million, accounting for catering, stages, logistics and “VIP protocols”.
“It would be more meaningful if this money is used to repair the victims’ homes as well as provide medical treatment, mental health support, financial aid for families who have lost their incomes, and comfortable and safe temporary shelters,” he said.
Wan Fayhsal also said the RM5,000 in cash aid for the victims is “far from enough”, as it will not cover basic costs such as house repairs, appliance replacements or medical aid.
Earlier today, Petronas said it has cancelled Aidilfitri celebrations across the country, out of respect for the victims of the Putra Heights fire. This includes the open house scheduled to take place in Kuching on April 11. - FMT

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