HAH ALAM, April 4 - RM500 assistance will be given to every Muslim family head including non-asnaf who are victims of the gas pipeline fire in Putra Heights, Subang Jaya.

The Selangor Zakat Board (LZS) will distribute immediate assistance totaling RM500 to every Muslim family head including non-asnaf who are victims of the gas pipeline fire in Putra Heights, Subang Jaya.

LZS in a statement informed that victims can apply online via https://lzspeduli.zakatselangor.com.my/kebakaranpipelinegas until April 15 by submitting a police report or confirmation from a representative of a community leader.

"Starting today, LZS has placed a ZASSS (Zakat Selangor Sana Sini) truck at the Putra Heights Mosque as a temporary service counter to make it easier for fire victims and their families to obtain assistance directly without having to attend any LZS branch.

"Through the provision of a special portal and the placement of the ZASSS truck at the incident location, LZS ensures that access to assistance is facilitated and delivered promptly and effectively," according to the statement.

LZS said that the institution also provides repair assistance, construction and house rental assistance for asnaf who lost their homes as well as fire disaster assistance for non-asnaf victims who were affected.

LZS also expressed its commitment to ensuring that the welfare of victims continues to be maintained and is working closely with the District Disaster Committee and related agencies to obtain a full list of victims, especially among the poor and needy asnaf.

"Along with efforts to help the victims involved in the fire, LZS is opening up opportunities for the community to contribute zakat through CrowdZakat at the link https://crowdzakat.zakatselangor.com.my/portal-main/campaign-details/kebakaranpetaling.

"The funds raised will be used to meet the immediate needs and long-term recovery of the victims of this tragedy," the statement said.