Chery offers 50 cars to aid Putra Heights fire victims

Chery Malaysia has pledged 50 vehicles to assist families affected by the devastating gas pipeline fire in Putra Heights, Selangor. The initiative, announced in collaboration with the Selangor state government, aims to provide temporary mobility solutions to residents whose daily routines have been severely disrupted.

Selangor Executive Councillor for Investment, Trade, and Mobility, Ng Sze Han, confirmed the automaker’s commitment, acknowledging the critical need for transportation among affected families.

“We understand that many need to go to work. Some of them have to send their children to school. So Chery is lending 50 cars,” Ng said, adding that the fire has impacted over 100 families in the area.

Chery’s commitment to community safety

In an official statement, Chery Corporate Malaysia reaffirmed its commitment to assisting communities in crisis.

“Chery Corporate Malaysia is stepping in to provide relief to the victims of the devastating gas inferno incident, which has affected homes in Putra Heights, Selangor, displacing families and disrupting the daily lives of those in the area,” the company stated.

The vehicle loan programme, which will run for a limited period, is designed to help affected families commute to work, send children to school, and attend medical appointments. Chery emphasized that the vehicles provided come equipped with advanced safety features and reliability, ensuring that families can navigate their daily needs safely.

Coordinated effort with state authorities

The relief initiative is being coordinated in partnership with the Selangor Menteri Besar’s office, Ng Sze Han, and local authorities overseeing disaster response efforts.

Chery Malaysia assured that applications for the temporary vehicle assistance programme are now open. Those in need can apply via the following link: https://bit.ly/bantuankeretasementara. Additionally, affected families may contact YB Ng’s office at +60 16-412 2721 (Jen) for further information.

“We encourage the public to help spread the word so that those in need can receive assistance,” Chery stated.

Putra Heights pipeline fire

The massive fire broke out in Putra Heights on April 1, 2025, when a Petronas gas pipeline ruptured, sending flames soaring up to 30 meters into the sky. The inferno, which raged for nearly seven hours before being extinguished by 3:45 p.m., left approximately 145 people injured and forced residents within a 290-meter radius to evacuate.

Authorities are currently investigating allegations of unauthorized excavation work near the pipeline as emergency services continue relief efforts and safety inspections.

The Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) confirmed that 365 vehicles were damaged in the incident, including 275 cars and 56 motorcycles. With Chery Malaysia stepping in to provide temporary transportation, affected families are receiving a crucial lifeline as they work to rebuild their lives.