Sinkhole appears in front of Kuala Lumpur airport’s VIP complex
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The incident occurred at the area between the entrance and exit of the Bunga Raya Complex.
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PETALING JAYA - A sinkhole that is estimated to be 5m wide and a metre deep has appeared near the entrance to Kuala Lumpur International Airport’s (KLIA) Bunga Raya Complex, said Malaysia’s Works Ministry.
In a statement on Sept 25, the ministry said the incident occurred in the area between the entrance and exit of the Bunga Raya Complex, which is used by VIP guests and dignitaries when they fly from or arrive at KLIA.
“The road is accessible to all vehicles. However, a traffic management plan has been implemented in the sinkhole area,” read the statement.
Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) is currently investigating a sewage pipe that is suspected to be leaking to determine whether this could be the cause of the sinkhole, said the Works Ministry.
Other steps taken include site monitoring and inspection by the relevant authorities, it added.
A detailed report will be issued by MAHB after the investigation is completed.
Other sinkholes have made the news in the Malaysian capital recently.
Two were reported in August in a popular tourist shopping district in the city, sparking panic among residents and businesses as concerns grew over ground safety in the area.
The first incident was on Aug 23,
Efforts to rescue Ms Vijayalaksmi, 48, were called off after nine days of futile search.
A second sinkhole opened up on Aug 28,
