MACC Academy landslide not caused by natural factors - minister

No natural factors have been identified as the cause of the landslide that occurred at the entrance of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Academy (MACA) along Persiaran Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin in Kuala Lumpur this afternoon.

Public Works Minister Alexander Nanta Linggi said, based on preliminary investigations by the Public Works Department's unit on Slopes, a leak in the underground water pipe most likely caused the landslide.

“The department is conducting a detailed investigation,” he posted on his Facebook account yesterday evening, along with his sympathy to all those affected by the incident.

He urged for everyone’s cooperation in following the authorities’ instructions to avoid any untoward incidents and Alexander also expressed hope that the real cause of the landslide would be found quickly.

A total of 76 people, mostly from MACA and the nearby Integrity Institute of Malaysia administration staff, were evacuated following the 1.30pm landslide.

- Bernama