KOTA SAMARAHAN: Residents involved in the fire which razed four units in an apartment in Kota Samarahan each received aid of RM1,500.
Deputy Minister of Women, Early Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development (Community Wellbeing Development) Razi Sitam said the three victims from the fire received basic food necessities, bedroom facilities and kitchen equipment worth RM1,500.
“Each victim from the fire received aids amounting to RM1500 which were contributed by the Kota Samarahan Welfare Department (JKMS) Samarahan and JKMS Sarawak,” he told reporters during a site visit yesterday.
He also pointed out that the cause of the fire is still unknown, as the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) is still investigating.
“The fire happened at the top floor, which was the fourth floor of the apartment.
“Based on the experiences that we have handled, most fires are affected by electrical appliances not being switched off. Therefore, I urge the public to always be aware of these matters,” he added.
New Sarawak Tribune interviewed the fire victims, Carlteddy Rasjmarthniy Adi, 45, who works as a lecturer in MSU College, Sarawak said during the time of the fire incident, he was at his parents’ residence in Taman Malihah.
“One of my neighbours called to inform me that my unit was on fire. I rushed from my parents’ house immediately.
“Upon arrival, around 6.45 pm, there was nothing much that I could do as the firefighters were already extinguishing the fire when I arrived,” he said.
Another victim of the fire, Raymond Hollis, 31, was glad that he received assistance from JKMS and also the management, who assisted in providing different forms of aid.
Reflecting on the fire incident, Raymond who works as a receptionist at a local hotel said he received a call from his neighbour while he was working. Once he found out that his unit was on fire, he rushed home immediately.
“I rushed off and arrived around 10 to 15 minutes later; at the time I was also concerned for my cat who was at home during the time.
“Thankfully, the management has been a big help to all of us,” he said.
