KUALA LUMPUR – The collapse of a retaining wall at Wisma YPR, Taman Seputeh here early this morning, which resulted in the death of a security guard, occurred at privately owned premises under the purview of the Kuala Lumpur City Hall.
Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi, in a Facebook post today, said the incident was under the provisions of the Street, Drainage and Building Act 1974 (Act 133) as well as several related by-laws.
“On behalf of the Works Ministry, I would like to say that if requested, we are ready to offer any assistance under the ministry’s capacity,” he said.
According to him, the incident is believed to have occurred when the 6m-high retaining wall collapsed on a guard post causing the security guard to be buried in the rubble.
He said a search-and-rescue team involving the Fire and Rescue Department, its Special Tactical Operation and Rescue Team, police, and the Civil Defence Force, located the victim’s body, which was buried 3m deep at 6.23am today.
“My sympathy and sincere condolences to the security guard’s family,” he said.
Earlier this morning, the media reported that a 73-year-old security guard was found dead under the rubble of a collapsed retaining wall at Wisma YPR. – Bernama, May 4, 2023
