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The Straits Times | Sinkholes raise safety concerns in Kuala Lumpur

Published on 29 Aug 2024 1:46:44 PM

A second sinkhole appeared in Kuala Lumpur’s Jalan Masjid India on Aug 28 – just 50m from where the ground opened up on Aug 23 and swallowed an Indian tourist – heightening fears about the safety of the popular area.

Straits Times spoke with a geological expert who shares his insights on the safety of the city’s foundations and the warning signs that would indicate that the ground you’re standing on is not safe.

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