The location is said to be near parcel 2 where Nova Pesona is set to develop.īukit Dinding is situated on land that was formerly a plantation. Some have been caught on video or camera and have been shared on a Facebook page set up by a group called Friends of Bukit Dinding, founded by members of various surrounding residents’ associations.Ī photo of a landslide that happened in December 2021, taken and shared by a resident.

Malay Mail could not independently verify the allegation but various incidents of soil erosion and landslides around Bukit Dinding have been well-documented by residents. We can’t wait until it’s too late, lives are already lost, then only the authorities will act.” That’s why if they say it’s safe we want a third party to vet these reports. Then (landslides in) Bukit Antarabangsa, Taman Zooview and of course the Highland Towers happened,” Izaidi said. “We checked with residents from those areas and they (Nova Pesona) keep singing the same tune (as other developers) about how they can make sure it’s safe and all that. Studies held by homeowners suggest Bukit Dinding shares the same soil quality to other landslide-prone areas within Ulu Klang, including Bukit Antarabangsa where a major landslide took place in 2008 and Ukay Perdana, where the Highland Towers were built.īuilt on the slopes of steep hills around Taman Hillview, Ulu Klang, Selangor, Block 1 of the Highland Towers collapsed in December 1993 after a heavy downpour caused a major landslide. Izaidi said residents oppose the project for various reasons but are mostly worried about potential landslides. Homeowners said they first heard about Nova Pesona’s plan to develop the area as early as 2013. Since news about the development plan surfaced, hundreds of concerned residents have mounted a drive to pressure DBKL against allowing the project, worried that the development around the steep hill could worsen existing landslide problems.

But the lush hill - believed to be the tallest within city limits - is also known to be landslide-prone, according to homeowners whose homes dot the surrounding areas. Bukit Dinding, while just under 300 metres tall, has been a popular recreational spot for folks around the city.

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