Residents of a newly built residential area in Kulai were left in disbelief when a local homeowner discovered that the pillars of his neighbour’s home were hollow and filled with trash and construction debris.
The alarming find was made public on Facebook by a Malaysian man on 5 Jan, who shared a photo of a broken iron gate pillar, revealing it to be stuffed with cement bags and building waste.
This revelation has raised serious concerns over the quality of construction in the area.
In his post, the man criticised Malaysian developers for compromising on building quality. He expressed concern for the safety of homeowners, noting that people could have been injured by the falling pillar.
According to the resident, the problematic construction is not an isolated case in the area. After inspecting several homes, he found that many pillars were hollow and possibly filled with similar materials.
This situation suggests a broader issue of construction quality in the new housing development.
The residents are considering legal action against the developer. They initially planned to report the issue to the authorities but decided to approach the developer first.
In response, the developer has promised to inspect and rectify the pillars in all houses in the development.
The community is prepared to escalate the matter if the developer fails to address the issue satisfactorily.
The homeowner emphasized that the houses are still under warranty, implying that the developer is legally obligated to resolve these construction flaws.
Netizens who viewed the post have expressed outrage at the developer’s negligence, urging the affected homeowners to seek legal redress and compensation.
Regardless of who is at fault, there is a consensus that the developer must take responsibility for rectifying any mistakes made by their contractors.
As of now, the developer has stated to China Press that the issue has been addressed and resolved, claiming it to be an isolated incident.
However, this statement has done little to assuage the concerns of the residents, who remain vigilant about the safety and integrity of their homes.
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