KL Sinkhole: Knee-Jerk Response From Authorities?

Dexter Koh, Deputy President, Malaysian Institute of Architects

30-Aug-24 07:45

KL Sinkhole: Knee-Jerk Response From Authorities?

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In the wake of the series of sinkholes in Kuala Lumpur, authorities have requested for developers to submit geotechnical plans for projects that have yet to be approved. What are the procedures in place for construction projects in the city and will these measures mitigate the problem? We get insights from Dexter Koh, Deputy President of the Malaysian Institute of Architects.

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Produced by: Jake Lim

Presented by: Wong Shou Ning, Philip See, Shazana Mokhtar

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Tags: celcomdigi2024, kl sinkhole, geotechnical plan, Kuala Lumpur roads, road safety,

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