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KUCHING: The sinkhole incident in Jalan Masjid India, Kuala Lumpur, was caused by factors involving geographical and soil structure , says Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof .
“This phenomenon doesn’t only happen in Malaysia but also around the world, particularly in areas with limestone and specific geological conditions,” he said after launching the Convention Against Worker Exploitation here yesterday, Bernama reported. “Although we cannot predict precisely when a sinkhole will occur, with the right knowledge and technology, we can take necessary steps to protect communities and mitigate the impact of these incidents,” he added.
Its president Prof Dr Jeffrey Chiang Choong Luin said observations from Google Maps indicate the location of the sinkhole is about 24m from the Klang River.
Fadillah Yusof Geographical Soil Structure Cause Limestone
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