KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 — Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) will introduce an early warning system for landslides in the capital.
Mayor Datuk Kamarulzaman Mat Salleh said the system will be implemented in stages, with priority given to high-risk locations.
“In addition, the DBKL, through its slope unit, is also actively monitoring high-risk landslide areas to ensure immediate action can be taken if there are early signs of slope failure.
“This unit will be responsible for updating existing slope data in KuLSIS (Kuala Lumpur Slope Information System) so that the total number of slopes recorded is the latest and accurate, in line with the rapid development in Kuala Lumpur,” he said.
According to Kamarulzaman, there have been 108 landslides reported since December 2021, involving risky slopes requiring further action from the relevant parties.
Of the total, 59 complaints involved road reserves where repair works have been completed, while 49 more slopes were under the responsibility of private landowners
DBKL, he said, had issued notices to landowners to carry out repair works, which DBKL will monitor from time to time.
“Slope management in Kuala Lumpur actually involves various parties, dependent on and subject to the ownership of the land in the area. For example, if a landslide occurs in an area under the jurisdiction of the Federal Land Commissioner (PTP), the Public Works Department (JKR) will take appropriate action for repair work to be carried out.
“This is such as the incident which occurred at the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Academy (MACA) on April 26. However, DBKL will be ready to assist if needed,” Kamarulzaman said.
The management of landslides under DBKL’s responsibility covers road reserves, recreational areas and any land under its maintenance.
— Bernama
