Fast Aid For Fire Victims Of 23 Houses, Premises In Bagan Datuk - Ahmad Zahid

KUALA LUMPUR, June 28 (Bernama) -- Immediate assistance will be channeled to all victims of the fire that destroyed 23 houses and premises in Kampung Bagan Pasir Laut, Hutan Melintang, Bagan Datuk early this morning.

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said he had been informed of the incident and officers from his office had immediately gone to the field to meet all the affected families.

“God willing, immediate assistance will be channelled and each victim will be given the attention and support they deserve,” he said in a Facebook post today.

Ahmad Zahid, who is also the Member of Parliament for Bagan Datuk, also expressed his deepest appreciation to all parties, especially the fire brigade, security personnel and volunteers involved in the rescue and fire fighting.

“The swift action and spirit of togetherness shown are greatly appreciated. My prayers are with all the victims. May they be given strength and fortitude in facing this difficult ordeal,” he said.

In the 4.30 am incident, a total of 23 premises were destroyed, involving 19 class B and C houses, each estimated to have an area of ​​92.9 square metres, a non-Muslim house of worship, two eateries and a retail shop, however no casualties were reported.

The Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department forensic team is still conducting further investigations to identify the cause of the incident.

-- BERNAMA