Aerial view of workers at the sinkhole in Jalan Masjid India, Kuala Lumpur. An Indian tourist fell into the 8m hole on Aug 23 and her body has not been recovered. — Photos: Filepic
CAN a Common Utility Tunnel (CUT) system, similar to the one in Putrajaya, prevent incidents like the recent tragedy where an Indian national was swallowed by a sinkhole in Jalan Masjid India?
Kuala Lumpur mayor Datuk Seri Maimunah Mohd Sharif believes such a system could improve underground utility maintenance and prevent similar accidents in the future, but its feasibility hinges on careful planning and cost considerations.
