Kuala lumpur: Lembah Pantai Member of Parliament Datuk Fahmi Fadzil will bear the relocation costs of 14 families affected by the recent fire in Pantai Dalam to Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) People's Housing Project (PPR) units as temporary accommodation. Fahmi, who is also the Communications Minister, said the matter had been discussed with Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Federal Territories) Datuk Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa and Kuala Lumpur Mayor Datuk Seri Dr Maimunah Mohd Sharif, with all requirements already approved.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Fahmi visited the families involved, who are currently placed in a temporary relief centre. He announced that the Federal Territories Minister and the Kuala Lumpur Mayor had approved the relocation of the eligible families to transit homes in a short period. Contributions from TNB will assist the affected families in their transition.

Fahmi mentioned that DBKL will also cover the first six months' rent for the victims. He emphasized the importance of communication with these families to ensure they receive the keys for their new homes and assured that any deposits imposed by DBKL will be covered by his office. Fahmi expressed his commitment to helping the families rebuild their lives.

The fire on August 8 destroyed 14 squatter houses and four shop premises, including Mydin Mart and Pasaraya Karnival.