The Works Ministry maintains that the collapsed section of the West Coast Expressway (WCE) in Klang has nothing to do with design or construction flaws.

The damaged section of the West Coast Expressway in Klang. Pic courtesy of the Selangor Disaster Management Unit

By Kalbana Perimbanayagam - May 10, 2019 @ 8:05am


KUALA LUMPUR: The Works Ministry maintains that the collapsed section of the West Coast Expressway (WCE) in Klang has nothing to do with design or construction flaws.



Works Minister Baru Bian said the Saturday incident, which damaged three main pipes and affected water supply to some 65 areas in Klang, was due to other factors.



He said the construction of WCE adhered to the ministry’s regulations.

Baru Bian



He said WCE and Malaysian Highway Authority (MHA) representatives had conducted preliminary inspections at the site.



“MHA and WCE representatives conducted checks on the site’s design and construction. The consultants, in their preliminary report, say the highway’s design and construction are in order.



“They believe the burst pipes could have been caused by other factors,” he said yesterday.



However, Bian said, further studies were needed to determine the cause of the incident.



“WCE is cooperating to ease the difficulties faced by affected residents by providing water tankers.”