KUALA LUMPUR: Despite worries following a sinkhole incident in Jalan Masjid India here, visitors to the area said they feel safe.
However, they want the authorities to address safety issues to reassure the public.
Putatan Umno Youth Chief Mohd Faizul Hafizie Sablee today said: "I feel safe (being here). As a frequent visitor from Sabah, I've been monitoring the developments closely.
"I always stay in this area," he told the 'New Straits Times'.
Faizul wants the authorities to conduct soil safety tests and checks every three or six months.
"I understand this land is near a river, so please ensure people's safety."
Mohd Rozi Roslan, 55, and Amrul Mokhtar, 48, visited the area after having breakfast.
Rozi said: "When I was going to join the Merdeka Football Festival Run, people said the route was near Masjid India and dangerous.
"People shouldn't be paranoid. I just wanted to check out the area after eating at the mamak. I think there is no problem and the area is passable."
Amrul said: "There are many rumours saying the area is dangerous. I feel it is okay.
"The authorities need to reassure the public by addressing issues like piping problems and making repairs."
On Aug 23, G. Vijaya Lakshmi, 48, a tourist from India, went missing after falling into an 8m-deep sinkhole in Jalan Masjid India.
The authorities yesterday called off the search operation to locate her.
Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Federal Territories) Dr Zaliha Mustafa said the decision was made following a report to the cabinet regarding the incident.