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Sinkhole appears in front of Kuala Lumpur airport's VIP complex
The Straits Times
|September 26, 2024
A sinkhole that is estimated to be 5m wide and a metre deep has appeared near the entrance to Kuala Lumpur International Airport's (KLIA) Bunga Raya Complex, said Malaysia's Works Ministry.
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In a statement on Sept 25, the ministry said the incident occurred in the area between the entrance and exit of the Bunga Raya Complex, which is used by VIP guests and dignitaries when they fly from or arrive at KLIA.
“The road is accessible to all vehicles. However, a traffic management plan has been implemented in the sinkhole area,” read the statement.
This story is from the September 26, 2024 edition of The Straits Times.
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