Structural checks at Cheras apartment will take several days following landslide, says Selangor exco

Resident had to vacate Block D of Damai Perdana Apartments in Cheras due to a landslide, and they may have to stay away from their homes for several days while the safety of the building is confirmed. Kajang Municipal Council councillor Tan Kah Hoe said various technical agencies are assessing the affected block, including Public Works Department, Drainage and Irrigation Department, and Minerals and Geoscience Department.

Tan asked these agencies to expedite their evaluations, but he believes the reports would take several days to finalize. The landslide occurred around 8pm yesterday near Block D, believed to be caused by an underground water leak. About 80 residents from 45 units were evacuated as a precaution while officials examined the slope's stability and the building's condition.

Ashrul Riezal Asbar, assistant director of operations for Selangor Fire and Rescue Department, said an underground water leak was the probable cause of the landslide. The slope measured about 4.57m in height, with slipped earth about 0.91m from the impacted area.