Present :
- Puan Hajjah Norhayati Binti Ahmad, Pegawai Penerangan
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The meeting was called to seek the responses of MPAJ to various issues raised by the residents of Bukit Antarabangsa, in particular the residents of Jalan Wangsa 9, Wangsa Ukay where the landslide started on 6th December, 2008. The issues raised were the result of the feedback obtained from residents at the 1st Meeting of the Committee held on 10th December, 2008.
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ISSUE NO. 1 :
Since the occurrence of the Landslide on the 6th December 2008, have there been any steps taken to ascertain the cause or causes of the Landslides i.e. Geotechnical Studies?
Response from MPAJ
The Authorities require 10 days for the geotechnical studies to be completed before any announcement or proposed action could be taken to address the condition of the various locations affected by the landslide.
The Police has directed residents living in 5 areas designated as critical or “red areas” as identified by Jabatan Kerja Raya (JKR), such Jalan Wangsa 9, Taman Bukit Mewah and Impian Selatan Condominium, to evacuate for safety reasons.
MPAJ would bring to the attention of JKR, which is leading the geotechnical studies, the request of the residents.
MPAJ is not in the position or has no authority to address some of the issues as the Task Force Committee is led by the Selangor Chief Police Officer. However, MPAJ will bring up the matter with the relevant authority.
Request of the Committee/Residents
The residents be represented by being included in the Task Force Committee set up by the Authorities so that the residents are kept properly informed of the situation as presently there is a lack of correct information communicated to the residents. The residents are now getting information from the printed media, TV or radio and some of the information seem to be conflicting or inaccurate.
The concern of the residents is that, no information has been disseminated and this causes a lot of anxiety and uncertainty.
The residents requested that they be privy to the progress of the geotechnical studies.
COMMENTS: Residents realise that 10 days is far too long. Immediate measure should be looked into.
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ISSUE NO. 2 :
What measures have the Authorities taken to safeguard the Area and the Safety of the occupants?
Response of MPAJ
The Police has given the assurance that the properties and belongings of the affected residents would be protected.
COMMENTS: Constant checks show that certain times there was no police at all. As a result, our properties are exposed to strangers which will also lead to looting and vandalising. Even with the presence of the police, strangers are allowed to sight-seeing the place. This has caused tremendous traffic jam, unnecessary chaos and worst of all, the weight of unnecessary vehicles moving in and out can further jeopardise the situation.
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ISSUE NO. 3 :
How long is it expected before the residents can safely return to their homes?
Response of MPAJ
The affected residents have to wait for the geotechnical studies to be completed before the Authorities can make any announcement or decision on the matter.
The Police would be notified.
Request of the Committee/Residents
The residents raised the issue of compensation for the affected residents and whether the Authorities would consider the matter.
(It was reported in the newspapers that the Prime Minister had said that the Government is considering compensation for the victims of the landslide)
The residents also raised the matter that compensation should be considered before residents are directed to evacuate.
COMMENT: As on 9th December 2008, it was announced in TV3 (only) 8pm news that the government is not paying compensation to victims of landslide. The Minister of Housing, Ong Kah Chuen said that there is no evidence that the disaster is man-made.
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ISSUE NO. 4 :
Response of MPAJ
The concerns and request of the residents would be addressed following the geotechnical studies.
Request of the Committee / Residents
The residents requested that proper action be taken to address the poor drainage situation, especially in Jalan Wangsa 9 and its vicinity and the row of abandoned houses along Jalan Wangsa 9 and 11.
Response of MPAJ
This issue is addressed by the Police and MPAJ will bring the issue to the attention of the Police.
ISSUE NO. 7:
Response of MPAJ
These issues can only be addressed after the geotechnical studies are completed and deliberated by the Authorities.
OTHER MATTERS
Request by the Committee/Residents
The affected residents of Jalan Wangsa 9 requested that MPAJ provide the necessary machinery and assistance to enable these residents to take out their motor vehicles and other belongings as there is a fallen tree across the road preventing access.
The Committee requested that MPAJ designate one of its personnel to be the liaison officer for the Committee to liaise and communicate with. The Committee has nominated Mdm. Yen Hee to be the liaison person representing the Committee to liaise with MPAJ.
The Committee also requested that MPAJ organise a meeting for the Committee to meet with the Heads of the various government agencies and departments involved with the Bukit Antarabangsa landslide.
Response of MPAJ
MPAJ will assist the affected residents to remove their motor vehicles and belongings.
COMMENT: In what ways and how?
MPAJ will nominate Puan Hajjah Norhayati Binti Ahmad as the liaison officer.
MPAJ will take up the request of the Committee.
