A total of 1,740 slopes in KL are prone to landslides. The exact number, according to Kuala Lumpur Mayor Datuk Seri Ahmad Phesal Talib, was derived from the Kuala Lumpur Slope Information System (KuLSIS) study made on landslide-prone slopes.
Among the 1,740 hill slopes, at least 620 were classified as ‘very high risk’ while the rest were ‘high risk.’
“According to KuLSIS, the Segambut parliamentary constituency recorded the highest number of hill slopes at 713, of which 219 are ‘very high-risk’ areas and 494 ‘high risk’, said the Mayor.
“This is followed by Lembah Pantai with 315 hill slopes, Bandar Tun Razak (183), Seputeh (132), Setiawangsa (125), Bukit Bintang (90), Kepong (70), Wangsa Maju (56), Cheras (45) and Batu (11).”
At the moment, there are eight slopes under repair from landslide incidents in KL. Out of the eight, the cost of repairs for three slopes (Taman Salak Jaya, Lorong Setiabistari and Jalan Tuba) amounted to RM4.6 million.
Developers who wish to carry out development at high risk areas are encouraged to consult with KuLSIS and must also abide by the guidelines stipulated for development in the highland areas, to ensure safety.
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