Residents of Damai Perdana Apartments in Bandar Damai Perdana were forced to evacuate following a hillside landslide on the evening of September 22. The incident prompted a swift response after neighbours alerted each other to the danger, leading to a hurried evacuation of affected blocks.

Approximately 80 residents from 45 units in Block D, the area most impacted by the landslide, were evacuated on the night of the event. An additional 120 residents left the premises the following day as a precautionary measure. Residents have since been temporarily housed in nearby accommodation, including Block C of the apartment complex and a community hall in the vicinity.

Rozaimah Marzuki, a 53-year-old resident of Block D, described the chaotic moments when the warning was issued. She and her family evacuated without taking any possessions, noting the appearance of large cracks on the hillside adjacent to their block. Rozaimah is currently staying with her son in Block C, where she and other evacuees face challenges including a shut-off water supply.

“There is no timeline yet for when we can return to our homes,” Rozaimah said, expressing the uncertainty and concern among the displaced residents. She also mentioned that the community had been informed about the availability of financial assistance, with residents eligible to apply for aid of approximately RM1,000, although no schedule for disbursement had been provided.

No prior indicators of an impending landslide were reported by residents. Contractor Khairi Hamzah, who had been working on painting projects in the area for two months, said he narrowly avoided potential harm. He had moved scaffolding equipment earlier in the day but had not yet installed it when he was instructed to relocate it due to the collapsing land. Khairi noted that had the scaffolding been erected as planned near the road, the situation could have been more hazardous.

The landslide also impacted elderly residents such as Tan Tian Huat’s parents, who have lived in the complex for roughly 30 years. Tan, a cook, shared that his nonagenarian parents have since relocated to live with family on Old Klang Road for their safety.

Local authorities are actively monitoring the site. On September 24, Kajang Municipal Council deputy president Mohd Fareez Mohd Ariss visited the area and the temporary relief centre established at Dewan Taman Desa Baiduri in Cheras. The council continues to work with relevant agencies to assess ground stability and mitigate further risks. At present, no definitive date has been given for when residents may safely return to the affected units.