Highland Towers collapse
The Highland Towers collapse happened on 11 December 1993 in Taman Hillview, Ulu Klang, Selangor, Malaysia. Block 1 fell due to a landslide caused by heavy rain,[1] killing 48 people.[2] The complex had three 12-storey buildings, built between 1974 and 1982. The other two blocks were evacuated.
On 11 December 2004, former residents and victims gathered at the site for a final farewell.[3] Siti Hasmah Mohamad Ali, the wife of former Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, also attended.[4]
References
[change | change source]- ↑ "1993: Highland Towers Collapse". Learning from Building Failures.
- ↑ AFIQAH (2018-12-11). "26 Years On: The Day The Highland Tower Collapsed". Rojak Daily.
- ↑ Meng Yee, Loong (2004-12-09). "Final farewell at the site of collapse". The Star.
- ↑ Edwards, Audrey (2004-12-12). "Tearful memorial at Highland Towers site". The Star.