Amirudin speaking at the closing of MSAM 2024 in Setia Alam. — Bernama
STATE agency Selangor Utility Corridor (Kusel) has been coordinating and organising the underground utility mapping system since 2020.
Selangor Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said Kusel also aimed to detect and identify incidents such as possible sinkholes in the state.
“Kusel’s establishment is to identify what utilities are present beneath roads or land in our areas,” he said when asked about the state government’s plans and preparations following the sinkhole incident in Jalan Masjid India, Kuala Lumpur.
Amirudin was speaking after the closing ceremony of Malaysia Unit Trust Week (MSAM) 2024 at Setia City Convention Centre in Setia Alam, reports Bernama.
Also present was PNB Group chairman Raja Tan Sri Arshad Raja Tun Uda.
Meanwhile, Amirudin said the sinkhole incident served as a reminder for all parties, especially local authorities, to continue providing the best services.
“We need to be prepared. We cannot jump to conclusions too quickly (regarding the incident).
“What is important for us is to provide services and ensure the safety and well-being of the people,” he said.
In the 8.22am incident on Aug 23, a tourist from India identified as Vijayaletchumy, 48, fell into an eight-metre-deep sinkhole after the ground gave way when she was walking in front of Malayan Mansion.
Kusel was established on Dec 18, 2020, as the coordinating and supervising body for utilities in Selangor under Menteri Besar Selangor (Incorporated) or MBI.
It is intended to assist and facilitate state authorities, local authorities and road authorities in planning public facilities and utility routes, whether in existing areas or new development zones.
