KUALA LUMPUR: Two abandoned buildings stand at the site of Highland Towers, a grim and sombre reminder of the worst housing tragedy the nation has seen.
The apartment blocks in Ulu Klang previously played home to a warm and close-knit community, residents say, but now its decrepit facade is a ghost of its former self.
In light of plans to redevelop the area into a recreational park, Chan hopes there would be some way to pay tribute to the 48 people who were killed there. “The tragedy must be remembered, and action must be taken to ensure that this kind of event does not happen again, ” Chan said. Another former resident, Dr Iain Gray, said there should be a permanent memorial for the victims of the tragedy.
He recalled the chaos and trauma that ensued after the tower collapsed, but he also remembered how the Malaysian community rallied to assist rescue efforts in any way possible. “My aunt, who was living here, said there was a foul stench. For a few months, the smell was very bad, ” he said.
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