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What Caused The KL Sinkhole?

Professor Dr Jeffrey Chiang Choong Luin, President, Institution of Engineers, Malaysia

27-Aug-24 07:45

What Caused The KL Sinkhole?

The shocking appearance of a sinkhole in Jalan Masjid India last week, which claimed the life of a tourist, has raised questions about the structural safety and stability of Kuala Lumpur. What are the potential causes of sinkholes and how can they be prevented? We discuss this with Prof. Dr. Jeffrey Chiang of the Institution of Engineers Malaysia. 

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Produced by: Tun Hizami Hashim

Presented by: Wong Shou Ning, Keith Kam, Shazana Mokhtar


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