SHAH ALAM – A mud flood swept through parts of Taman Tun Dr Ismail (TTDI) in Kuala Lumpur after hours of heavy rainfall on April 19, leaving several areas coated with mud and debris.
Videos circulating on social media showed multiple areas within TTDI affected by flowing mud and debris, with roads and surrounding spaces heavily impacted. The situation sparked concern among residents, particularly due to visible structural damage in the area.
One of the most serious incidents reported was the collapse of a retaining wall onto a road and adjacent surroundings, further heightening fears over slope stability and safety in the neighbourhood.
The incident comes amid ongoing public scrutiny over development activities in and around the Bukit Kiara area, especially following enforcement action linked to the Bukit Kiara Federal Park administrative zone office project, where a stop-work order was issued just one day prior to the mud flood.
Residents and social media users have expressed growing frustration and concern over recurring environmental and flooding issues in the area during heavy rain.
On Threads, @hi.moneka said: “It’s raining again! I get nervous for TTDI every single time it rains these days.”
Another user, @sixees, strongly criticised ongoing development activities, saying: “Stop building! Scrape this RM40mil project! Replant the trees! Reforest the 6 acres that were bulldozed! The flooding will never end."
The Bukit Kiara area has long been a focal point of concern among residents and environmental groups, who have frequently raised issues over hillside development, land clearing and drainage capacity, particularly during periods of heavy rainfall.