AMPANG JAYA, Oct 17 — The Royal Malaysia Police has assured the homes of victims affected by the Taman Melawati landslide will be closely monitored to prevent any break-ins.
Selangor police chief Datuk Hussein Omar Khan said the police have established control in the affected area, and as of now, the houses remain in good condition.
“The police assure residents that we will safeguard these homes until all occupants are able to return,” he told reporters after visiting victims currently sheltered at a temporary relief centre (PPS) at the Dewan Orang Ramai Jalan E5.
Hussein added that a disaster coordination meeting is scheduled for this afternoon, to determine if the victims at the PPS can safely return home, based on findings that indicate no further ground movement having been detected in the area.
“In addition, we must address several other concerns, including the necessity to fell trees which are in an unstable condition. Following that, we will continue to assess the situation regularly,” he said.
Yesterday, investigations and studies conducted by the Mineral and Geosciences Department and the Slope Engineering Branch of the Public Works Department found that no further ground movement was detected at the landslide site on Jalan E6, Taman Melawati.
The findings were revealed during the Inter-Agency Coordination Meeting held yesterday afternoon.
The landslide, which occurred at around 10.15am on Tuesday due to heavy rain, forced residents of 20 houses in Taman Melawati to evacuate their homes.
Currently, 23 people from seven families are housed at the relief centres, while about 10 other victims have opted to stay in hotels or with relatives.
— Bernama
