SLOPE rectification works have been completed in Kampung Puah, Wangsa Maju, following concerns over soil erosion affecting homes.
Repairs on the landslide-prone slope were carried out by Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) and completed on Aug 21.
One of the affected residents, who only wanted to be identified as Ahmad, said he was relieved that steps were taken to rectify the slope, which had affected his house since the 1980s.
“I believe the slope is now safe,” he said.
Meanwhile, community activist Andre Lai, who had been assisting residents living near the affected area, said the repairs were crucial to prevent further damage to homes in the event of soil erosion.
He also urged DBKL to pay more attention to slope maintenance in the city, especially in urban areas.
“Slope problems seldom happen in rural areas; most of the recent cases took place in urban areas.
“This is something I hope DBKL can look into,” Lai added.
DBKL in a statement said the slope repairs began on July 20.
In response to Lai’s call for better slope maintenance, City Hall said this would be carried out regularly, elaborating: “We will hold awareness programmes to educate the public about slopes.
“DBKL will also continuously monitor high-risk slopes to reduce the risk of landslides.”
In a StarMetro 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.
In response, DBKL said it would monitor the slope for two weeks to check for any further shifting or soil movement.
It also laid out protective tarps to minimise the impact of soil movement, particularly during rainy weather.
City Hall had also said that the slope was located on land owned by the Federal Lands Commissioner, and further enhancement works would require the commissioner’s consent.
