CIDB probing collapse of temporary structure for ECRL project at MRR2—minister

• Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said the investigation is being conducted under Section 34C of the Malaysian Construction Industry Development Act (Act 520) to determine whether there were any breaches of compliance that contributed to the incident.

SHAH ALAM (Nov 20): The Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) has launched a comprehensive investigation into the collapse of a temporary steel canopy at the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) construction site on Jalan Lingkaran Tengah 2 (MRR2) FT28 heading towards Batu Caves on Tuesday.

Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said the investigation is being conducted under Section 34C of the Malaysian Construction Industry Development Act (Act 520) to determine whether there were any breaches of compliance that contributed to the incident.

He said the CIDB had also issued an order to the project developer, Malaysia Rail Link Sdn Bhd (MRL), instructing it to immediately halt construction activities in the affected area.

“The project does not fall directly under the ministry, but at our level, the CIDB has initiated a detailed investigation under Section 34C of Act 520.

“The CIDB has also ordered that all construction work around the incident location be stopped immediately, effective Nov 19, until the cause of the incident is identified and all safety measures are enhanced and assured,” he told a press conference at an event here on Thursday.

Nanta said the incident, which occurred on a public road, warranted a thorough investigation to ensure that the cause of public concern, particularly among road users, is promptly identified and resolved.

“That is why we want the CIDB to take firm action and halt the project immediately until all safety aspects are fully assured,” he said.

In the 2pm incident, a woman narrowly escaped death after her vehicle was crushed by falling construction debris from the project. She was pulled from her vehicle by members of the public just minutes before rescue teams arrived.

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