ILLEGAL house renovation has been identified as among the causes of the landslide at Jalan Kemensah Heights in Kuala Lumpur last Friday, said Energy and Natural Resources Minister Takiyuddin Hassan.

Takiyuddin, who visited the scene today, said he realised some houses had been renovated, possibly to accommodate a larger family, 

“(Such renovation must) be carried out in accordance with stipulated guidelines and procedures to avoid an incident like this,” he said.

Also present was director-general of the department of minerals and geoscience, Hishamuddin Termidi.

Takiyuddin said a report on the landslide incident was being prepared by the department and expected to completed tomorrow.

It will be used as reference by other agencies and department for follow-up action, he added.

Three bungalows and 12 townhouses involving 27 families were affected by the landslide. No injuries were reported.

Meanwhile, Gombak district officer Nor Azlina Abdul Aziz said the Ampang Jaya Municipal Council had been instructed to inspect the slopes and construction sites in the Kemensah Heights area to ensure compliance with stipulated conditions and regulations. – Bernama, September 19, 2021.