PETALING JAYA: Housing and Local Government Minister Zuraida Kamaruddin has clarified the government’s plans for the site of the Highland Towers tragedy 27 years ago.
Zuraida said the ministry intended to “beautify” the place and turn it into a historical site, in commemoration of those who died when a condominium tower block collapsed on Dec 11, 1993.
“The area needs new life breathed into it, because it previously caused unhappiness among the locals,” she said in a Facebook posting.
“With the demolition of the 27-year-old ruins, the site would be enhanced through the development of historical sites, which at the same time will ensure the well-being of the residents in the area.”
A major landslide at the site caused one of three tower blocks to collapse, killing 48 people, among whom were the son and daughter-in-law of former deputy prime minister Musa Hitam.
Residents of the remaining two blocks were evacuated.