The Star, Monday March 24, 2014
On dangerous ground: Occupants of the houses in Taman Bukit Mewah, Kajang were asked to move out several years ago.
RESIDENTS at Jalan Bukit
Indah in Taman Bukit Mewah, Kajang continue to worry about their safety
as cracks in their houses and on the roads have been left unaddressed by
the local authorities.
Ong Swee Leong said there were many cracks in some of the houses on the hill, while other residents had complained of sinking ground in their compound.
He claimed that the cracks had appeared several years ago and the Kajang Municipal Council (MPKj) had informed five houseowners to evacuate their homes.
“We had to leave because the local authority said the ground was not safe.
“It is really worrying and we hope the Government will take action and help us,” he said.
Another resident Ahmad Anwar, 70, said he moved out for a week after receiving a notice from the local council asking them to evacuate.
“I came back after one week. Where can I go? This is my house.
“It is sad that the authorities have not done anything to address such issues until lives are lost.
MCA vice-president Datin Paduka Chew Mei Fun said the issue must be looked into seriously because it could lead to a disaster.
“I have spoken to Works Minister Datuk Fadillah Yusof, who promised to send his officers to investigate the complaints,” she said.
She added that the local council could not resolve a complicated issue like erosion or earth movement on its own, and should work with the experts and related agencies to resolve the matter.
Ong Swee Leong said there were many cracks in some of the houses on the hill, while other residents had complained of sinking ground in their compound.
He claimed that the cracks had appeared several years ago and the Kajang Municipal Council (MPKj) had informed five houseowners to evacuate their homes.
“We had to leave because the local authority said the ground was not safe.
“It is really worrying and we hope the Government will take action and help us,” he said.
Another resident Ahmad Anwar, 70, said he moved out for a week after receiving a notice from the local council asking them to evacuate.
“I came back after one week. Where can I go? This is my house.
“It is sad that the authorities have not done anything to address such issues until lives are lost.
MCA vice-president Datin Paduka Chew Mei Fun said the issue must be looked into seriously because it could lead to a disaster.
“I have spoken to Works Minister Datuk Fadillah Yusof, who promised to send his officers to investigate the complaints,” she said.
She added that the local council could not resolve a complicated issue like erosion or earth movement on its own, and should work with the experts and related agencies to resolve the matter.
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