Geologist: Second sinkhole likely due to search and rescue efforts

The second sinkhole that has appeared on Jalan Masjid India was caused by search and rescue operations for an Indian tourist who fell into an 8m-deep hole due to a sudden ground collapse last week.

Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia geologist and geohazard expert Goh Thian Lai told Malaysiakini that it was likely a human-induced sinkhole, one that is caused by human activities.

“Human-induced sinkholes...