More Taman Bukit Permai Residents Ordered To Vacate Homes

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Some 80 residents from 22 houses in Taman Bukit Permai, near here, have been ordered to vacate their homes, as technical agencies concluded the existence of slope instability in the area could endanger residents. - NSTP/AIZUDDIN SAADKUALA LUMPUR: Some 80 residents from 22 houses in Taman Bukit Permai, near here, have been ordered to vacate their homes, as technical agencies concluded the existence of slope instability in the area could endanger residents.
The affected houses are 15 homes in Jalan Permai 1, Taman Bukit Permai; Jalan Teratai 1/2K, Taman Bukit Permai 2 (one), Jalan Teratai 1/2J, Taman Bukit Permai 2 (four) and Jalan Mega Jaya 15 (two).
Hulu Langat District Disaster Committee chairman Dr Ani Ahmad said a follow-up study by the Malaysian Institute of Public Works (Ikram), as well as the Minerals and Geosciences Department, said a more detailed soil investigation would require some two weeks to complete.
She said the clearing of rubble, installation of canvas cover and cutting of trees in the area will be carried out by the Ampang Jaya Municipal Council (MPAJ).
"Temporary slope reinforcement work based on the results of the study will be carried out covering the installation of piles, which is expected to take three to four months.
"Permanent repairs to the slope are expected to take 15 to 18 months and will begin immediately.
"Residents will be informed about the results of the study from time to time, including the outcome as to when the 22 homes can be safely occupied," she said.
Ani, who is also the Hulu Langat District Officer, told reporters this at the temporary evacuation centre (PPS) at the MPAJ Public Hall, here, today.

Hulu Langat District Disaster Committee chairman Dr Ani Ahmad said a follow-up study by the Malaysian Institute of Public Works (Ikram), as well as the Minerals and Geosciences Department, said a more detailed soil investigation would require some two weeks to complete. - NSTP/HAZREEN MOHAMAD
She said the Slope Engineering Branch of the Public Works Department has also installed 10 detectors to monitor the movement of soil in the area.
"Information on land movement through the device will be sent directly via short message service (SMS) to the authorities to enable swift action to be taken for the safety of the residents," she said.
Asked about residents' response to putting up at the PPS, Ani said only one affected resident has taken up the offer to stay at the hall.
"We will not close the PPS because maybe after this there are those who are interested in taking shelter here. The information we received is that many residents prefer to stay at hotels and houses of family members nearby.
"However, there may be a few who are still interested in living in this PPS, so this hall will continue to be operated as a temporary accommodation for victims," she said.
On compensation assistance to the affected residents, Ani said the matter will be handled by the Selangor Government.
"As Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari announced earlier, a contribution of RM10,000 will be given to each family of the four victims who were killed in the incident.
"Other contributions to the affected residents will be announced later by the state government. We will provide progress to the residents from time to time," she said. - NST

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