Federal territories minister Hannah Yeoh said the mud flood incident at Jalan Abang Haji Openg involved a project under the purview of the national landscape department (JLN) and carried out by the public works department (JKR).
In a Facebook post, Yeoh said DBKL has taken action, including an immediate stop-work order and a compound notice to the contractor, in view of the situation and the potential safety risks to residents.
Other urgent measures include cleaning operations by the fire and rescue department together with DBKL and the contractor’s team, removal of hoarding structures, and repairs to the silt trap to control surface water runoff.
Yeoh also said DBKL has established a control centre to coordinate on-site operations.
“The mayor of Kuala Lumpur has directed all parties involved to attend an urgent meeting tomorrow to reassess mitigation plans and determine the necessary measures to be taken by the contractor to prevent a recurrence,” she said.
According to her, mayor Fadlun Mak Ujud also ordered a review of all slope development works in the Bukit Kiara Federal Park area nearby, and that new guidelines for phased and controlled earthworks be introduced.
“I also urge JLN and JKR to take immediate mitigation measures to prevent any recurrence,” Yeoh said.
Separately, works minister Alexander Nanta Linggi said JKR has been instructed to carry out a detailed technical investigation to determine the root cause of the flooding that led to the collapse of a retaining wall near the project yesterday.
He said JKR has also been directed to assess the structural integrity of the affected area and recommend additional mitigation measures.
“Any weaknesses in implementation, supervision, technical compliance or site management must be identified and addressed immediately.
“The works ministry will not compromise on matters involving public safety,” he said in a Facebook post.
Video clips had circulated yesterday showing mud flooding through Jalan Abang Haji Openg, originating from the construction site of a new JLN office, as well as damage to the site’s walls caused by strong winds.