Monday, December 8, 2008

Landslide In Bukit Antarabangsa - They just never learnt!

It was a very sad day for people living in Bukit Antarabangsa, Ampang and its surrounding. A big landslide has damaged 14 bungalows and killed 4 people. Many lost their homes and belongings. The hardship caused not only to the families but also to people living around the Bukit Antarabangsa as their houses and apartments were cut off from the basic amenities i.e electricities and water. They were also literally cut off from the outside world as the only road leading to the housing area was damaged badly. The army are working nite and days to help restore the electricity and water and also build a temporary road.

My uncle Pak Cik Darif and his family was one of the many people who were trapped at their house in Bkt Antarabangsa. We did not know they were affected until we received his sms informing us, his family were safe and fine. But they could not get out of their place and were relying on ration delivered by the army. We pray that all the people and family affected will be strong and able to go thru this trying moment patiently. My deepest condolence to the families who have lost their love one in this tragedy.

I hurts me to see in the newspaper report today, the authority only words is "we will stop all development of the hillslope"... as I has heard it before during the Highland Tower tragedy. Immediately, the next day we saw reports that the GREEDY developers cried fault and unfairness. This are the same group of people who makes "Millions Of Ringgit" at the cost of people life and yet they demand fairness.

Where are the NGOs who talked about protecting the environment and the politician who potrayed themselves championing the cause of the people! I did not hear a single word from all these environmental champions and politician fighting back with the developer! You know why? Because these new politicians are just the same like the GREEDY developer! We can already see their true color protecting their own kind! The rakyat were tricked during the last election of the empty promises of protecting the environment!

Can't wait to hear these landslide matters being debated in the parliment!

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