Health Ministry: 48 Putra Heights fire victims still hospitalized, including children with burns covering up to 20% of their bodies.

PUTRAJAYA, April 4 — A total of 48 out of 134 victims from the Putra Heights gas pipeline fire in Subang Jaya, Selangor, remain hospitalized, according to the Health Ministry (MOH).

MOH data indicates that the affected victims include eight children below six years old, 10 between the ages of seven and 12, and nine aged 13 to 17. Additionally, 87 patients fall within the 18 to 59 age group, while 19 are aged 60 and above.

"Of the 48 patients still receiving treatment, 30 are being treated at MOH facilities, while 18 are in private hospitals. As of 3 p.m. today, no fatalities have been reported," the statement read.

The ministry added that Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Services (MHPSS) have been provided to victims, with interventions conducted at two temporary relief centers—Putra Heights Mosque Hall and Camelia Hall—as well as at Putrajaya Hospital (HPj) as of 2 p.m.

"A total of 25 MHPSS personnel have been deployed from various agencies, including the Petaling and Putrajaya District Health Offices (PKD), the National Centre of Excellence for Mental Health (NCEMH), HPj, and MERCY Malaysia," MOH stated.

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Additionally, HPj received eight patients, including children, who were transferred from Sultan Idris Shah Hospital, Serdang, on April 2.

"Medical examinations revealed that these patients sustained burns covering 10 to 20 percent of their body surface. Due to the risk of infection, they are under regular monitoring.

"All patients are in stable condition, with two expected to be discharged soon. Their treatment will continue based on injury severity and overall health status," the ministry added.

Regarding emergency response efforts, medical and health teams were deployed to the relief centers, including personnel from Petaling PKD, Seri Kembangan Health Clinic, and Taman Medan Health Clinic.

MOH also reported that the Putrajaya Medical Emergency Coordination Centre responded to the incident, while the MHPSS team provided support through interventions such as Psychological First Aid at both the relief centers and hospitals. — Bernama