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Anwar expresses sympathies to family of sinkhole victim

August 26, 2024

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The Straits Times

KL City Hall told to send condolences as search for tourist enters third day

Anwar expresses sympathies to family of sinkhole victim

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has directed the Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) to extend its condolences to the family of a woman who fell into a sinkhole in Jalan Masjid India in the capital city on Aug 23.

"This morning, I instructed DBKL to express its condolences to the family of this young mother who has yet to be found. We express our sympathies," said Datuk Seri Anwar on Aug 25.

Ms Vijayalaksmi - a tourist from India fell into the 8m-deep sinkhole when the ground gave way as she was walking to a nearby temple at 8.22am on Aug 23.

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