Rapid Kl Vans Mobilised To Take Students In Pipeline Blaze To School

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Rapid KL On-Demand vans have been mobilised to transport 76 students affected by the recent gas pipeline fire in Putra Heights. (Bernama pic)
KUALA LUMPUR: Five Rapid KL On-Demand vans were mobilised today to transport 76 students affected by the gas pipeline fire in Putra Heights, Subang Jaya, from two temporary relief centres to 19 schools around the Subang Jaya area.
Of the total, 42 are primary school pupils and 34 are secondary school students.
Rapid Bus head of central region Khairul Azhar Hamidulah told Bernama this morning that the company had made early arrangements with the district education office (PPD) and local authorities to ensure a smooth transportation process.
“Sixty are morning session students, and 16 are in the afternoon session. However, the actual number this morning may be slightly lower and is expected to increase over time,” he said.
This initiative is a collaborative effort by Yayasan Islam Darul Ehsan (YIDE), the Petaling Perdana PPD, the Social Welfare Department, and Prasarana Malaysia Bhd.
YIDE general manager Nur Mohd Razali Abdullah said the assistance in transportation would be provided for two weeks, depending on the needs and situation.
He said the vans would transport students within a 7km radius to and from their schools and the relief centres.
“YIDE remains committed to ensuring the welfare of the affected students. All forms of assistance will be provided in stages to ensure that every student can continue their schooling comfortably,” he said.
He also expressed YIDE’s gratitude for Selangor ruler Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah’s concern for the students.
He said the foundation, a Selangor Islamic Religious Council subsidiary, distributed school supplies including uniforms, bags, shoes, and stationery to 194 displaced students on Friday. - FMT

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