Full Investigation Report on ECRL Structure Collapse Expected Within Two Weeks, Says MOHR

The Ministry of Human Resources (MOHR) expects the full investigation report on the temporary structure collapse at the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) construction site along MRR2 in Batu Caves to be completed within the next two weeks.

According to MOHR secretary general Datuk Azman Mohd Yusof, agencies including the Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) have already visited the site and are currently gathering detailed technical information before finalising their findings.

Next Course of Action to Be Determined After Report Completion

Azman said the ministry will decide on follow-up measures—including potential legal action—after receiving the completed report.

“This is a technical matter with many elements to evaluate, including the legal context. We must understand the root cause—whether it was technical failure or failure to follow work scope. All of this will be investigated,” he said during the launch of MOHR’s Madani Adopted Village Programme at SK Chembong in Rembau.

The report will examine factors such as:

• Possible negligence

• Technical or structural faults

• Non-compliance with standard operating procedures (SOPs)

• Oversight in safety management

Early Findings Point to Equipment Collision

Initial information provided earlier by Deputy Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Rahman Mohamad suggested that the collapse may have been triggered by a collision involving the boom of a crane or skylift that was being used for paint thickness inspections.

However, Azman emphasised that the final determination must come from a complete technical review.

Reinforcing Workplace Safety at Construction Sites

Azman also reminded contractors and developers to strictly follow workplace safety regulations to prevent similar occurrences, especially at major infrastructure projects located along busy public routes.

The reminder is timely, given Malaysia’s rapidly growing construction and industrial sectors, including the increasing demand for:

• Industrial land in Selangor

• Transit-oriented hubs such as office space in Bukit Jalil

• Manufacturing access points like factory zones in Puchong

• Prime commercial property in KL

• Logistic-focused industrial property in the Subang area

Large-scale developments like the ECRL will continue to intersect with these growth corridors, making stringent adherence to safety standards even more critical.