Signs of slope failure

Worrying sight: The tarpaulin sheet installed last year at a slope in Ukay Perdana’s commercial area is in need of a replacement.

THE Slope Engineering Department under the Malaysia Public Works Department (PWD) was formed in 2004 following a rockfall in Bukit Lanjan that prompted the closure of a major highway for half a year.

It is mainly tasked to ensure slopes in the country are properly managed. Its other responsibilities include investigating slope failures, repair works, landslide early warning system, slope cataloguing, data digitalising, promoting public awareness and formulating specifications and guidelines.