{
  "id": 9268264,
  "title": "Structural safety assessment under way after Cheras landslide",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/structural-safety-assessment-under-way-after-cheras-landslide",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-23T04:37:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/09/1539115/structural-safety-assessment-under-way-after-cheras-landslide"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "KUALA LUMPUR: Authorities are conducting a thorough investigation into the structural safety of an apartment block in Bandar Damai Perdana, Cheras following a landslide that forced 80 residents to evacuate last night. The assessment is being jointly carried out by the Public Works Department, the Minerals and Geoscience Department, and the Kajang Municipal Council. At present, no findings have been received from the respective agencies. Officials stated that they will follow up with them to ascertain whether the building structure remains secure for occupation. Technical reports from the agencies are anticipated soon. Reports claim that a leaking water pipe may have triggered the landslide, which is also under investigation by the Minerals and Geoscience Department. Residents of 45 units in Block D have been instructed to evacuate for safety reasons, and a temporary evacuation center has been set up at the Desa Baiduri community hall to accommodate affected individuals. According to Tan, the Kajang Municipal Council received a report about the incident around 8pm yesterday and subsequently inspected the area with Balakong assemblyman Wayne Ong Chun Wei. As a temporary measure, the council covered the affected slope with canvas to minimize the risk of further soil movement. The affected slope is under the management of the apartment's Joint Management Body (JMB), which is currently verifying with its insurer to determine if the slope failure is covered under their existing insurance policy. Water supply to the entire apartment complex has been temporarily cut off, and water tankers will be utilized to supply clean water to the displaced residents.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: Authorities are carrying out a detailed assessment of the structural safety of an apartment block in Bandar Damai Perdana, Cheras, after a landslide forced about 80 residents to evacuate last night.",
  "key_points": [
    "Authorities investigating apartment block's structural safety in Cheras.",
    "80 residents evacuated after landslide triggered by leaking water pipe.",
    "Temporary evacuation center set up at Desa Baiduri community hall."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The safety assessment means residents face an uncertain living situation until authorities confirm the building's structure is secure, with some relying on temporary arrangements for shelter and water.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Landslide forces Cheras apartment residents out of their homes, underground water leak suspected",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/landslide-forces-cheras-apartment-residents-out-of-their-homes",
        "published": "2026-09-23T00:55:07.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}