{
  "id": 9952582,
  "title": "Damai Perdana residents anxious over uncertain return home",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/damai-perdana-residents-anxious-over-uncertain-return-home",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-26T09:06:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/regional/2026/09/1541628/damai-perdana-residents-anxious-over-uncertain-return-home"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Residents of Damai Perdana, affected by a recent landslide, are growing increasingly anxious about the uncertain timeline for their return home. Currently residing at the Taman Desa Baiduri multipurpose hall as part of a temporary relief effort, many are frustrated by the lack of a clear schedule and regular updates on the safety of their homes and the progress of slope repairs.\n\nS. Sossilan, 69, noted the uncertainty has made daily planning challenging. \"We do not even know how many days this will take. This makes things very hard for us,\" he said. Without a definitive timeframe of one, two, or three weeks, residents find it difficult to prepare or feel secure. There have been no discussions about temporary rental accommodation should the evacuation extend beyond a week.\n\nMohd Ramli Talib, a 55-year-old private-sector employee, mentioned that while contractors have been quoted for repairs, no decision has been made regarding the appointment of a contractor or the start date for work. This uncertainty is causing significant stress, with residents hoping for clearer answers on repair progress and timelines. The Joint Management Body (JMB) WhatsApp group has largely been inactive, leaving residents reliant on indirect updates from neighbors and news media.\n\nDespite the inconvenience, residents emphasize that their homes remain in good structural condition and that the evacuation is solely due to the slope failure. The primary concern is simply returning to their familiar environment as soon as possible. The displacement has also disrupted daily routines, such as caring for elderly family members who are bedridden and rely on a disability-friendly environment.",
  "summary": "CHERAS: Residents of Damai Perdana affected by a recent landslide are growing anxious over the lack of a clear timeline for when they can safely return home.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "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."
}