Takiyuddin, who visited the scene today, said he realised that some owners had to renovate their houses to accommodate their growing families.

“But they must be carried out in accordance with stipulated guidelines and procedures to avoid incidents like this,” he said when met at the scene.

Also present was director-general of the department of minerals and geoscience Hishamuddin Termidi.

Takiyuddin said a report on the incident was being prepared by the department and was expected to be completed tomorrow.

It will be used as reference by other agencies and departments for follow-up action, he added.

Three bungalows and 12 townhouses, involving 27 families, were affected by the landslide at Jalan Kemensah Heights here last Friday. However, no injuries were reported.

Meanwhile, Gombak district officer Nor Azlina Abdul Aziz said the Ampang Jaya Municipal Council had been instructed to inspect the slopes and construction sites in the Kemensah Heights area to ensure compliance with stipulated conditions and regulations.