DBKL has cut down 173 trees classified as high risk from 2019 to present. According to Federal Territories Minister Dr. Zaliha Mustafa, it was out of 1,488 old trees in the city that were inspected.
MP Sekijang said the decision was made by DBKL and the city council will continue to monitor the old trees. “To demonstrate DBKL’s commitment, 21 contractors have been appointed from June 15, 2024 for routine maintenance of trees, each requiring an arborist who is an expert in tree analysis to assess The health value of the tree. and mitigation actions,” she told parliament today.
According to DBKL records, maintenance work has been carried out on 22,283 trees from January to present. As for trees on private land, Dr Zaliha said DBKL has issued 65 notices related to high-risk trees after receiving complaints from the public since 2021.
Responding to a question from Wangsa MP Maju Zahir Hassan, she said there had been 14 accidents caused by falling trees, with 9 people injured and 5 deaths from 2017 to 2024.
One of those deaths occurred in Maywhen a large tree fell on 17 vehicles, also damaging a bus station and the KL Monorail tracks. In that incident, a 47-year-old man died while a 26-year-old man was seriously injured. Many cars are also damaged, so consider it Special Danger add-on for your motorbike insurance policy. Otherwise, you will be on your own if an Act of God occurs.
Anyway, what is the scenery like in your area or taman last? We know the dangers of falling trees, but I can’t help but feel sad when I see so many trees cut down in my neighborhood. The weather is cool and beautiful.
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