Calm arrives after storm

GOMBAK: Calm and order were slowly being restored among the 150 residents of Block F1 at the Gombak police headquarters, who were traumatised after the collapse of a retaining wall outside their apartment on Saturday.

Taman Templer assemblyman Datuk Seri Subahan Kamal said heavy downpour had loosened the soil near the police station leading to the collapse within two metres from the block.

While no-one was hurt, three cars that were parked by the roadside were damaged in the 6pm incident.

Subahan, who visited the area yesterday, assured residents that it was safe for them to continue staying at the apartment block.

"However, we briefed them on safety procedures to follow in case similar incidents occur," he told reporters.

"At the same time, residents can temporarily move into any of the empty units at neighbouring blocks if they wish."

He said the Public Works Department were doing their best to rectify the problem and the cleaning up work was expected to be completed today.

Police were also conducting a round-the-clock monitoring near the area until the problem was resolved.

"We are now waiting for their report and hopefully everything can be resolved quickly, especially since it is now the rainy season."

Subahan said Selayang Municipal Council (MPS) was planning to organise a gotong-royong with residents today.

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Calm arrives after storm