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YTL Construction ordered to pay RM180,000 for flooding damages at Johor surau
A court has ruled that contractor YTL Construction must compensate a religious institution after temporary culvert works triggered repeated flooding incidents over nearly 18 months.
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YTL Construction has been ordered to pay RM180,000 in damages following a court judgment that found the contractor's temporary culvert works were responsible for recurring flooding at a surau in Johor.
The judge determined that the contractor's installation of temporary culvert structures directly caused the flooding incidents that plagued the religious facility over a 17-month period. The court's findings established a clear link between the construction works and the water damage sustained by the surau.
The case highlighted the liability of contractors for inadequate temporary infrastructure during construction projects and the consequential damage such work can inflict on nearby properties and community facilities. The judgment underscores the importance of proper engineering assessment and maintenance of temporary works in construction sites.
YTL Construction's liability was established through the court's examination of the culvert design and its installation, which failed to adequately manage water flow and drainage in the vicinity of the surau. The RM180,000 award is intended to compensate for the damage and disruption caused to the religious community over the extended period of flooding.