Hillside collapsed despite slope rehabilitation

KUALA LUMPUR: The landslide along Jalan Mahameru happened despite ongoing slope rehabilitation works by the Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) contractors, said its Public Works and Drainage Depart­ment director, Tan Keng Chok.

“Despite the continuous slope strengthening work at the site, the landslide was triggered by the movement of a soft layer of mud and sand due to heavy rain,” said Tan, who added that the poor drainage system at the site was another contributing factor.