The Malaysian Geotechnical Society (MGS), which is a professional association for geotechnical engineers with about 200 members and also a part of the Kuala Lumpur City Hall’s (DBKL) task force on the Jalan Masjid India sinkhole, said a detailed investigation is needed first.
“The immediate next step is to conduct a detailed Geotechnical assessment to understand the extent of the sinkhole and the underlying cause. Closing up the sinkhole without addressing the root cause could lead to recurring issues.