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YTL Construction ordered to pay RM180,000 over mosque flooding damage
A court has ruled that YTL Construction must compensate for repeated flooding at a surau in Johor caused by faulty temporary drainage work. The contractor's deficient installation resulted in 17 months of water damage to the religious premises.
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A judge has ordered YTL Construction to pay RM180,000 in damages following a ruling that the company's poorly executed temporary drainage work caused recurring flooding at a surau in Johor over a 17-month period.
The court found that the contractor's installation of temporary drainage systems was inadequate and directly responsible for the repeated inundation of the religious facility. The deficient work resulted in significant damage and disruption to the surau's operations during the extended period.
The judgment represents a significant liability for the construction firm and underscores the importance of proper drainage management in construction projects, particularly in facilities serving religious and community purposes. The case highlights potential risks when temporary infrastructure is not properly designed or executed to withstand local weather conditions.
YTL Construction has not made a public statement regarding the court's decision. The ruling serves as a reminder to contractors about their obligations to ensure construction-related work meets necessary safety and engineering standards to prevent property damage.