Vigilance and maintenance keep slopes safe, says Genting
Every monsoon season brings heavy rainfall to Malaysia and with it a far from new dilemma: heightened risks of landslides all over the country.
In Genting Highlands, however, managing slopes is not a seasonal issue but a year-round endeavour shaped by the area’s steep mountainous terrain and increasingly unpredictable weather patterns.
It involves continuous monitoring, preventative maintenance and rapid response, much of which takes place behind the scenes while ensuring the roads remain open and safe for the public.
Genting Malaysia Group senior vice-president for resort utilities and facilities management Lee Chee Hoe said the group deals with hundreds of slope-related incidents annually, most of them minor but some requiring extensive remedial works.
Managing risks before they intensify
While slope failures can happen anytime, the risk rises significantly during the monsoon season. This…
