The day the earth moved

The landslide which occurred in Hulu Langat on Saturday has got those living in hillslope areas rattled. StarMetro revisits Bukit Antarabangsa, Ampang, in which a major landslide took place in 1999, leaving thousands trapped in their homes for a few days. Recently slope-strengthening work was carried out at the area, however, residents are divided whether there is a need to “disturb” the slope.

SLOPE-strengthening work has finally started along the steep slope near Jalan Wangsa 1, the access road leading to Bukit Antarabangsa in Ampang, where a major landslide took place 12 years ago, cutting off access to the area for thousands of residents.