MCMC Provides Digital Aid to Putra Heights Fire Victims

CYBERJAYA, April 13, 2025 – The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has donated 37 laptops to higher education students affected by the fire incident in Putra Heights, aiming to facilitate their learning and communication needs.

Additionally, MCMC will supply mobile phones to heads of affected households and laptops to impacted schools in the area. In total, MCMC will distribute 302 laptops, including 265 units for schools, and 620 mobile phones to affected households. The aid will be delivered in phases in the near future.

The contributions were handed over by Selangor Menteri Besar, Dato' Seri Amiruddin bin Shari, during a brief ceremony at the Temporary Relief Centre (PPS) in Putra Heights Mosque. Also present was the Deputy Secretary-General of the Ministry of Communications (Telecommunications Infrastructure), Mr. Mano Verabathran.

MCMC hopes this initiative will ease the burden on victims, particularly in managing education, online services, and essential communications during this challenging time.