A slope in Kampung Puah, Wangsa Maju, is under a two-week watch to check for any further shifting or soil movement.
Residents in the area say their properties have been plagued by erosion for years.
In a statement to StarMetro, Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) said the monitoring, which started on July 3, was a safety precaution and any next steps would depend on what the technical assessment revealed.
“As an early step, DBKL has installed protection tarps on the slope to reduce the impact of soil movement, especially during rainy days,” the statement read.
“Nevertheless, the slope is located on land owned by the Federal Lands Commissioner, so any further slope enhancement works can only be conducted after we obtain its consent.”
In a StarMetro’s article titled “Wangsa Maju residents want action taken on soil erosion” published on June 30, it was reported that landslides had been occurring on the slope, affecting the houses around it.
Community activist Andre Lai had urged DBKL to speed up reinforcement works by driving in sheet piles to stabilise the earth.
However, Wangsa Maju MP Zahir Hassan pointed out that the authorities first needed to clarify exactly who was responsible for maintaining the land.
He also suggested that DBKL treat the matter as a short-term emergency so first responders could step in and secure the area immediately.
