KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 30 — Traders in Jalan Masjid India here want to meet government agencies to discuss issues of safety and the future of their businesses following the recent sinkholes.
Batu MP P. Prabakaran said not only have the traders’ incomes lowered by 70 per cent since the August 23 incident, but they are also worried about the safety of themselves and their families.
“They brought up the need for special discussions with government agencies, including the Kuala Lumpur City Hall, Indah Water Konsortium and (the Federal Territories) Minister’s Office for updates on the matter.
“They are concerned and feel there is a need for an engagement session so a permanent solution can be reached on the issue,” he told reporters after meeting a representative of the traders’ association, which groups over 150 traders in Jalan Masjid India, today.
On August 23, a tourist from India, identified as G. Vijayaletchumy, 48, fell into an 8m-deep sinkhole on Jalan Masjid India while walking to a nearby temple.
— Bernama
