Landslide Unearths Safety Concern
By James Kon & Za'im Zaini

Bandar Seri Begawan - Families who are currently constructing their dream home at the new phase of Jalan 60 in Kg Perpindahan Rimba have expressed their concerns following a recent landslide that has affected the area close to where the houses are being built.

The landslide on Wednesday night was triggered by heavy downpour, sending mud and uprooted trees in the direction of the construction site.

One woman lamented that she feels the area is unsafe. Putting her dream house on hold to ensure the construction workers would not be at risk while working in the current situation. Noraini Hassanuddin, 32, invited the Bulletin to inspect the affected site.

Like a few others, she fears her house - which is still under construction would be damaged.

She expressed her concerns over the safety of the area and the possibility of another landslide, especially during this rainy season. She also highlighted that the delay in construction work could result in an incurrence of a higher cost to build her dream home. She urges the relevant authorities to look into the matter. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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