Worrying cracks at Taman Bukit Mewah

The Star, Tuesday January 1, 2013

Ad hoc fix: Subramaniam used an iron rod to prop up the steps.

 

RESIDENTS living along Jalan Bukit Mewah 18 in Taman Bukit Mewah, Kajang are worried that the cracks that have appeared in their houses since last month will lead to something worse.

S. Subramaniam, who has been living there since 1992, said he first noticed the cracks on Nov 8.

Over the month, the hairline cracks expanded and the biggest measured 10cm in width.

“Every morning I can find bits of tiles and parts of the wall coming off.

“I suspect it is caused by water seepage underground,” said the 67-year-old retired government servant, adding that the extensions he did at the kitchen area was approved by the council.

He reported the problem to the Kajang Municipal Council (MPKj) last November via and was told that the council would look into it within two weeks.

“A week later, some officers from MPKj came and took photos. They did not give any assurance or tell us what they will do about the problem.

“I was only told to move out as it is dangerous but where am I to go?”

“If the council is willing to rebuild my house and pay for rent like what they did for the residents who live across the street, I am willing to move,” said Subramaniam.