SHAH ALAM, February 10 – The Ampang Jaya Municipal Council (MPAJ) are monitoring the safety of the slopes in Bukit Antarabangsa while waiting for the report on studies by the Public Works Department (JKR), expected to be released this March.

The Office of the Selangor Dato’ Menteri Besar in a statement today said the state government is aware that residents of Bukit Antarabangsa are concerned about the safety of their homes after last December’s landslides.

Recently there have also been complaints that the slope management steps taken so far are still not sufficient.

As stated previously by the Dato’ Menteri Besar, Tan Sri Abdul Khalid Ibrahim, hill slope management is the responsibility of its landowner.

“Despite discussions being started between the affected landowners and MPAJ on slope management, as of yet there have not been any clear action plans. “

Therefore, the Dato’ Menteri Besar’s office has issued instructions for  the Ampang Jaya Municipal Council (MPAJ) to have an open discussion with resident representatives as well as all landowners in the vicinity of the landslide and Bukit Antarabangsa.

Among the landowners expected to be involved are Farizar Development Sdn Bhd (Taman Bukit Mewah), Zed Enterprise (Taman Riverdale), Superview Development (Taman Wangsa Ukay), Portico & Polocare Sdn Bhd (Taman Villa Sri Ukay), Superhome Sdn Bhd (Taman Bukit Antarbangsa), MCB Paragon Sdn Bhd (Taman Bukit Jaya), Coral View Sdn Bhd (Taman Bukit Alam), PJD Paragon Development (Taman Siarah Oakleaf), Upperview Sdn Bhd, IRDK Sdn Bhd (Taman Puncak Utama) Metroluc Sdn Bhd and Jasmin Villa Development Sdn Bhd (Taman Bukit Utama).

“It is hoped that this open discussion will enable all parties to understand the actual situation and find the best solution for the people,” the statement added.

The State Government also urged all parties, both individuals and companies, to understand the risks related to building on slopes, which should be taken into consideration when deciding to build or live in houses located there. – NOOR ALLIA KASSIM