Mammoth Empire Holdings Sdn Bhd said it had always complied with the authorities’ requirements and had obtained the geotechnical assessment clearance for its Empire Residence site.
“We also have procedures to monitor and assess slope conditions regularly.
“We have covered the slope as an interim measure, and we are finalising the engineering design and method for the required slope reinforcement works with our geotechnical consultants,” said Mammoth Empire Holdings executive director Danny Cheah.
Cheah added that these works were not limited to the area observed, but extended to other parts of the property and had always been part of construction plans for the overall project.
The project entered the limelight last month, when Damansara Perdana resident Cynthia Hor said she had lodged a complaint with MBPJ over the construction work.
Hor said she wanted MBPJ to check if the site could trigger a landslide as each time it rained, she saw more vegetation disappear.
“I was worried that if that area is prone to a massive landslide, someone needs to do something about it,” she said.
However, she was shocked to learn that MBPJ had disclosed her full name and address in a letter demanding an explanation from Mammoth Empire Holdings.
Derek Fernandez, an expert on local government, later refuted Hor’s claim that MBPJ had breached the whistleblower protection law by revealing her details.
He said the Whistleblower Protection Act was applicable only when an alleged crime was involved.
Cheah thanked Hor for raising her concerns over the possible soil erosion, saying her prompt action was much appreciated as the company valued public feedback.
He added that Mammoth Empire Holdings would continue to prioritise the well-being of all who lived or worked near its sites, and to maintain the safety of its developments.
Those who wish to highlight concerns can contact Mammoth Empire Holdings’ project manager, James Ng, at 03-7611 8888 or 016-208 5123.
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