Highland Towers (Collapsed)

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The Highland Towers were three blocks of 12-story apartments, each block was respectively named Block 1, Block 2 and Block 3. Directly behind the 3 blocks was a rather steep hill with a stream flowing west, if it was allowed to follow its natural course. The attraction of this place was the natural surroundings with an extensive view of the city of Kuala Lumpur. On Saturday, the 11 December 1993, at about 1.30 p.m., after 10 days of continuos rainfall, Block 1 collapsed. When rescue operation was called off after days of searching, 48 people were recorded dead. The nation declared this incident as a - national tragedy. Immediately after the collapse of Block 1 the residents of Block 2 & 3 were prevented from entering their apartments by the local authority having jurisdiction of the area, the Majlis Perbandaran Ampang Jaya (MPAJ), for fear of the instability of these 2 buildings. A couple of days later, these occupants were allowed in, in restricted number, but only to collect their personal valuables. At that time, even with the presence of the security forces, the apartments were looted. With the eventual passing of time especially when security was reduced and subsequently withdrawn altogether vandalism became more intense. By 1998, when this Court visited the site, every apartment in Block 2 & 3 was completely stripped of contents, including fittings leaving only the naked structure. MPAJ had issued statutory notice to the purchasers/owners of the apartments of Block 2 & 3 to demolish these two buildings.

Highland Towers (Collapsed) is located near 2c, L; 0.1 kilometre away from 2c, L; 0.2 kilometre away from 2, J; 0.2 kilometre away from 3, J; 0.2 kilometre away from 2b, L; Highland Towers (Collapsed) is geographically located at latitude (3.1767 degrees) 3° 10' 36" North of the Equator and longitude (101.7618 degrees) 101° 45' 42" East of the Prime Meridian on the Map of Kuala Lumpur.

The locations related to Highland Towers (Collapsed) are represented by the shortest distances between two points on Earth and may not be nearest by road. For example, Highland Towers (Collapsed) is located 0.3 kilometre from Taman Hillview. Highland Towers (Collapsed) is located 0.4 kilometre from Hampstead Rise Condo. Highland Towers (Collapsed) is located 0.5 kilometre from Adni Islamic School. Highland Towers (Collapsed) is located 0.5 kilometre from Bukit Madonna Catholic Chapel. Highland Towers (Collapsed) is located 0.5 kilometre from Madonna Heights Reservoir.

Flamingo Hotel 2.1km, De Palma Hotel 2.4km, Sucasa Corp Apartment 4.1km, Micasa 4.8km, Crown Princess 4.9km, Nikko Hotel 5.2km, Makeshift Resort Kg Kemensah 5.2km, Corus Hotel 5.5km, are places to stay (hotel, service apartment, inn) located near Highland Towers (Collapsed).

Pasar Malam Au3 0.7km, Shops Au3 Keramat 0.8km, Shops Ampang Jaya 1.8km, Shops Kuala Ampang 1.8km, Wet Market Kuala Ampang 1.9km, Giant Bukit Antarabangsa 2km, Shops Bukit Antarabangsa 2km, Giant Setiawangsa 2km, are places to shop (shopping mall, shop houses) located near Highland Towers (Collapsed).

Flamingo Bowl 2.1km, Yayasan Seni Art Gallery 3.1km, Zoo Negara 3.7km, Cultural Craft Complex 5.7km, P Ramlee Memorial 6.3km, Times Square Theme Park 6.8km, Market Square 8km, Shophouses along Jalan Hang Kasturi 8.1km, are places of interest (attraction) located near Highland Towers (Collapsed).

Tamarind Springs 1.3km, Bakery Ukay Heights 1.6km, Thaba Village 1.7km, Beng Kee 1.7km, Fusion Gourmet 1.8km, Mei Keng Fatt 1.8km, Gracee Corner 1.8km, 7-11 Ampang Jaya 1.8km, are eating places (food court, cafe, hawker food) located near Highland Towers (Collapsed).

Adni Islamic School 0.5km, SJK Stella Maris 0.6km, SJK Au Keramat Au3 1.4km, ISKL 1.9km, SMK Setiawangsa 1.9km, SJK Kuala Ampang 1.9km, Mutiara Intl 1.9km, SMK Taman Keramat 2.1km, are places of learning (school, college, university) located near Highland Towers (Collapsed).

Park Taman Bukit Utama 0.7km, Field Jalan Enggang 0.7km, Park Taman Bukit Jaya 1km, Park L Au2a23 1.2km, Park Jalan 1/56 1.2km, Kelab Darul Ehsan Golf Course 1.2km, Chinese Cemetery 1.3km, Park Taman Tar 1.4km, are parks, playgrounds, open fields or commons located near Highland Towers (Collapsed).