She said the work will cover a 200m stretch from Wisma Yakin to the police pondok on Jalan Masjid India.

The sinkhole site has been cordoned off to allow for repairs and detailed investigations into the underground utility systems, as well as related matters.

“Inspecting the underground utility systems will take time and will involve agencies such as Indah Water Konsortium and Air Selangor to check for any pipe leaks,” Maimunah said.

“We will also collaborate with telecommunications companies to inspect cables from these companies in the underground sections. The minerals and geoscience department will provide detailed technical reports and information on soil stability.”

Maimunah said a special committee formed on Aug 25 is scheduled to meet tomorrow to discuss the next steps that need to be taken.

Traders in the area can continue their business as usual; however, the public is advised to avoid crossing the yellow tape set up by the police and to use only the pedestrian paths during the recovery process.

A tourist from India, Vijayaletchumy, 48, was swallowed up in a sinkhole which appeared while she was walking in the area on Aug 23. She has not been found despite nine days of search and rescue operations, which were called off on Saturday.