POORLY maintained drainage has been identified as the cause of soil subsidence at the Desa Satu flats in Taman Desa Aman Puri, Kepong in Selangor.
In a media statement, Selayang Municipal Council (MPS) said checks revealed that poor drainage had caused water seepage into the soil.
“A preliminary inspection revealed that the spot affected is under the purview of the flats’ joint management body,” it added.
Photos released by MPS showed what appeared to be a sinkhole at a parking lot within the flats’ compound.
MPS added that a site visit was carried out by its Commissioner of Buildings, following technical reports by the local council and requests to Housing and Local Government Ministry.
The site visit was attended by representatives from the local parliamentary and state constituencies offices as well as the area’s local councillor.
“We will continue to monitor this issue and work with relevant agencies to ensure residents’ safety,” noted MPS.
Separately, MPS hosted a strata management seminar at Taman Rimba Bukit Lagong in Batu Caves, involving 25 management bodies in Selayang.
Among the topics discussed were procedures for conducting annual general meetings, complaint channels to local authorities, building safety, solid waste management and the control of licensed dogs.
“This seminar aims to improve awareness among strata communities of their responsibilities while fostering good ties with authorities,” said MPS.
In a separate development, Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ) said it would demolish the Section 51A stalls that were destroyed in a fire last month.
Seven out of eight stalls located at Jalan 51A/243, Section 51A, were razed in the May 19 incident.
Petaling Jaya mayor Datuk Mohamad Zahri Samingon visited the site with city council officials and the local councillor on May 26.
MBPJ said in a statement that kiosks would be built to replace the damaged structures.
“This redevelopment proposal is to enhance the traders’ safety and comfort, as well as improve traffic flow in the area.
“To help the affected traders cushion financial shocks, they will be exempted from rental fees in June and July,” said MBPJ.
