Can sinkholes such as the recent one formed at Jalan Masjid India in Kuala Lumpur be prevented? Yes, and part of the solution is getting engineers to carry out preventive steps. https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2024/09/09/can-sinkholes-like-the-one-at-jalan-masjid-india-be-prevented-experts-say-yes-but-proactive-engineering-steps-needed/149745