It said in a written parliamentary reply that three incidents were recorded each in Kuala Lumpur and Penang, two in Kelantan, and one each in Negeri Sembilan, Kedah, Selangor, Melaka and Perlis.

“The ministry, through JMG, remains committed to efforts to reduce geological disaster risks in development areas involving geologically sensitive sinkhole-prone zones to ensure public safety,” it said.

The ministry was responding to Che Mohamad Zulkifly Jusoh (PN-Besut), who asked about the number of sinkhole incidents reported over the past five years and the ministry’s efforts to address the issue.

It said JMG was responsible for assessing geological hazards and risks, and was involved in formulating standards for national development planning at all levels.

It also affirmed its support for reviews of development standards related to geologically sensitive areas at risk of disasters, particularly sinkhole-prone zones.

“The key information that must be emphasised is the geological data of the development sites, which serves as the basis for preparing development proposals and geotechnical reports,” the ministry added.