Following the sinkhole tragedy, sellers at Jalan Masjid India struggle with both fear and faith
By Shantini Mogan
1st September:Once a hive of activity, the busy stretch of Jalan Masjid India today seems to be a place of uncertainty and introspection.
Not only has the recent sinkhole claimed the life of one Indian person, but it has also left a lasting impression on the vendors who live here.Like many others, Zainul from Ariana Textiles is uncertain about what lies next.We only made RM100 today, which is really little for a weekend. Is it safe to stroll about here? One can never predict what may occur.
If they could inspect every road for possible holes underground, that would be great. What am I aware of, though? With a note of worry in his voice, he remarked, “I just hope things pick up.”Waheed of Nasihah Collection agrees, saying that comprehensive examinations are required to rebuild trust.
If at all possible, they ought to thoroughly inspect the sewers, drains, and holes. Nowadays, social media is the go-to source for information about whether it’s safe to visit this place. It can take a week or more after people learn that the SAR has been canceled before things get back to normal, he said.
Waheed advises the populace not to rush the authorities and is upbeat yet practical.”Don’t push them too hard,” I say. Allow them to do their task. We shall keep praying for the victim and her family because we all feel terrible for them,” he said gravely.”Don’t push them too hard,” I say. Allow them to do their task.
We shall keep praying for the victim and her family because we all feel terrible for them,” he said gravely.Nine exhausting days later, the SAR mission came to an end thanks to the tremendous work of Federal Territories Minister Dr. Zaliha Mustafa and her team.
While expressing her sincere condolences to the victim’s family, Dr. Zaliha said that safety precautions have to come first.Following nine days of operations and expert consultations, we have made the decision to terminate the SAR today.
Particularly in light of the discovery of a second breach close to the original sinkhole, the public and staff’s safety is of the utmost importance, she stated. Faith is fundamental to Kamran of Kamalla Textiles’ approach to this circumstance.
Dr. Zaliha stated that the victim’s family will have their visas extended in order to give them more time to digest what happened and get assistance from the Indian embassy.
She continued, saying that DBKL will carry out additional inspections and reconstruction in the impacted regions as part of the scheduled recovery efforts.
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