Source: http://www.thestar.com.my/News/Community/2013/07/09/Sinking-homes-cause-sleepless-nights-Construction-of-wall-affects-four-houses-in-Segambut.aspx
(BY VIJENTHI NAIR VIJENTHI@THESTAR.COM.MY,
9/7/2013)
FOUR houses
in Kampung Segambut Dalam, Kuala
Lumpur
Segambut
Dalam Landowner Association chairman Mazwan Darjoh said cracks had appeared on
the walls and floors, and that the houses were in danger of collapsing.
He said the
problem started when a wall was built next to the houses.
“A
developer is putting up the wall before proceeding to develop the vacant land
next to the village. “However, there is no signage to inform residents about
the project,” he said when met at the site, adding that he checked with Kuala
Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) and was told that no approval had been given for the
development of the land.
Mazwan said
two years ago, DBKL had held a meeting with the residents over a proposed
47-storey condominium project there. “We did not object to the development.
However, we wanted assurance that the cost of repairing any damage to the
houses in the course of the construction would be borne by the developer. “We
also asked that they build a proper drainage system and access road. “Following
this, no further discussions were held.
“In May
this year, contractors suddenly put up the wall separating the village from the
vacant land. They have also totally blocked a drain that leads to the nearby
river,” he added. “The four houses located along the wall started to sink and
cracks appeared, prompting the residents to lodge police reports. “The
contractors have stopped work on the wall but the damage is done. I hope DBKL
will look into this matter and ensure that the developer carries out repairs at
the affected houses,” said Mazwan.
Segambut MP Lim Lip Eng
said he would raise the matter with Federal Territories Minister Datuk Seri
Tengku Adnan Tengku Mansor, and ask him to help resolve the houseowners’
problem.
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