Chery Malaysia contributes RM50,000 to support Putra Heights mosque’s relief efforts

In the aftermath of a gas pipeline explosion that rocked Putra Heights, Chery Corporate Malaysia has stepped in with a RM50,000 donation to the local mosque, which has been converted into a temporary evacuation centre for affected families.

The Putra Heights Mosque has been housing close to 80 families since the incident, providing critical shelter and basic necessities as local authorities work to assess and repair the damage. But with prolonged operations come mounting costs—particularly utilities—which have stretched the mosque’s resources thin.

Chery Malaysia’s financial aid, delivered in a brief handover ceremony on Thursday, is aimed at helping the mosque continue its humanitarian role. The company’s vice president Cheng Nam Weng and executive vice president Leo Chen presented the cheque to mosque manager Abdul Hadi Hidzan. The event was also attended by key government figures including Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari, Minister of Digital YB Gobind Singh Deo, and Selangor State Exco for Investment, Trade and Mobility YB Ng Sze Han.

The automotive firm’s involvement didn’t end there. Alongside the donation, Chery Malaysia began distributing the first batch of vehicles under a temporary loan programme announced earlier this week. Twenty-five cars were handed over to affected families, offering short-term mobility for those who lost access to personal transportation. The company is expected to deliver additional vehicles in the coming days.

Each participating family also received RM100 in fuel vouchers to help ease the transition.

The initiative was coordinated with the Selangor state government and local authorities overseeing the relief efforts. While it forms part of Chery’s corporate social responsibility agenda, the contribution highlights a broader issue: the need for sustained and coordinated support for communities grappling with the fallout of sudden disasters.

As investigations into the cause of the gas inferno continue, affected residents face an uncertain timeline for returning home. In the meantime, institutions like the Putra Heights Mosque remain at the frontline of care—now with added support to help them continue.