TROPICANA FOUNDATION REACHES OUT TO SUPPORT FAMILIES AFFECTED BY THE PUTRA HEIGHTS GAS PIPELINE FIRE
- E News
- Apr 7
- 3 min read
• Tropicana Foundation contributed RM50,000 in cash and essential supplies to aid recovery efforts for families affected by the gas pipeline fire in Putra Heights.
• The contribution by Tropicana Foundation is in solidarity with the coordinated relief response under DAP’s donation drive, with funds to be distributed transparently based on verified damage assessments.
Seen here at the temporary relief center (“PPS”) at the Putra Heights Mosque are Tropicana
Foundation members and Tropicana Management. From left to right, Tisyia Dayana,
Tropicana Foundation volunteer, Serena Lim, Tropicana Foundation Committee Member,
Datuk Mark Rozario, Group CEO of Tropicana, YB Jamaliah Jamaluddin, the Selangor State
Executive Councillor (“EXCO”) for Public Health & Environment and the State Assemblyman for Bandar Utama, Emily Chong, Senior Manager of M&S, Azra Shafeka, Assistant Manager of M&S and Muhamad Fadli, ESG Executive and Tropicana Foundation representative
Putra Heights (7 April 2025) – In the spirit of compassion and community resilience, Tropicana Foundation, the charity arm of Tropicana Corporation Berhad (“Tropicana” or “Group”), extended a helping hand to families impacted by the recent gas pipeline fire in Putra Heights. Today, the Foundation contributed RM50,000 in cash as well as essential supplies to support the families affected. The donation, channeled through the DAP donation drive that began on 2 April 2025 and runs until 9 April 2025. A full donation report will be made publicly available on DAP’s social media platforms to ensure transparency and accountability. Funds will be distributed at the end of the one-week campaign, with allocations based on official damage assessments.
During the cheque handover this morning, Tropicana Group CEO, Datuk Mark Rozario shared, “Through Tropicana Foundation, our immediate priority is to alleviate the burden of the affected families and to show our strong support to them. Tropicana Foundation donated RM50,000 in cash as well as dry goods and other daily necessities. As we made our way to the temporary relief centre at Putra Heights Mosque, it was heartwarming to see Malaysians of all walks of life stepping up—some dropping off food packs, others offering comfort. To us, big or small, every contribution makes a difference.”
YB Jamaliah Jamaluddin, the Selangor State Executive Councillor (“EXCO”) for Public Health & Environment and the State Assemblyman for Bandar Utama, also welcomed the support, expressing, “My appreciation to Tropicana Foundation for donating to our DAP donation drive for the Putra Heights’ gas pipeline fire victims. This is an important time for us to come together to show our support in alleviating their burden, and through this special fund, we will make it easier for the public to contribute.”
According to various news sources, the gas pipeline fire, which broke out on 1 April 2025, saw flames reach up to 30 meters high and temperatures rise to around 1,000 °C. It took nearly 8 hours to bring the blaze under control. In total, 87 houses were destroyed and deemed uninhabitable, while 150 more sustained partial damage. Affected families are being housed at the temporary relief center (“PPS”) at the Putra Heights Mosque, and contributions are pouring in from corporations and individuals showcasing the Malaysian spirit of generosity.
Aligned with Tropicana’s mantra of sharing, caring and giving, the Tropicana Foundation has been giving back to the community since its inception in 2011. To date, the Foundation has contributed more than RM56 million in aid and support, touching lives across Malaysia.
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