SINKHOLES : KLCC TWIN TOWERS IS UNSAFE

I find it perplexing that some individuals, claiming as a "technical experts," are claiming that the entirety of Kuala Lumpur, and implying the KLCC Twin Towers, is unsafe. First of all, I have never encountered this (these) person (s) in any of the major projects I have been directly involved in. (We construction people do know one another)

(And yes, as many of you might have guessed, I am one of the key individuals who worked on the construction of the Twin Towers, the LRT tunneling from Ampang Park to Masjid Jamek, and several other significant projects.)

During the construction of the Twin Towers, we were engaged by numerous professional institutions and the relevant government agency, including the The Institution of Engineers, Malaysia (IEM), DOSH Malaysia, Public Works Department Malaysia [Jabatan Kerja Raya Malaysia], Dewan Bandaraya Kuala Lumpur, and many others.

We thoroughly explained all the safety measures taken, such as spending millions on cavity grouting (thanks to BAUER Group) to fill any possible underground voids on the construction area.

Unfortunately, some individuals, including this person and others I've encountered, are quick to criticize without ever mentioning the extensive/expensive work done like cavity grouting, or understanding the challenges faced by those involved in the construction. Reasons : They were never involved in the construction of these mega projects.

They claimed to be "technical experts," yet their credibility are disputed by the university itself. There is a reason for every aspect of the building's design, from the bustles to the skybridge and the complex piling process—and so much more details I can't fully elaborate on here as it will be time-consuming.

I'm not speaking on behalf of the many engineering consultants involved, KLCC Group of Companies, or the focal point - end-user PETRONAS, but I am concerned about the unprofessional opinions being circulated by such individuals, which are gaining undue popularity based on pseudo-facts.

We have here in KL - two of the tallest skyscrapers. If you've never seen the feasibility and viability study for 118, I'm certain you haven't seen the one for KLCC Twin Towers either.

While we honor the victim of the Masjid India incident and acknowledge the time and sacrifices made by our SAR team, who left their families to respond, it does not mean that everyone should use this tragic event to gain popularity.

Do also take your time to read :

https://nikzafri.blogspot.com/2024/08/when-sinkholes-happen-in-urban-areas.html