The Greed of man... Don't blame Mother Nature!!!

I am saddened by the recent tragic events that happened in my country. I referred to the landslide incident that happened yesterday near an upper class suburb in Kuala Lumpur. Known as Bukit Antarabangsa, the suburb is quite a favorite spot for expatriates and well to do locals. This tragedy could have been avoided if the authorities in the city council and the developers who developed this hill side land paid more attention to ensure the soil is stable and the area is not over developed. 

If this question of overdevelopment was posed to a child of 9 years old, That child would have answered in the most wise words, "Too much will make the hill tumble down" I feel that Nature is not to be blamed. If we were to look deeper into this issue, we should reflect on ourselves instead. Why did this occurred? It's simply because of Greed. The greed for more profit. Because of this greed in the hearts of certain parties, they have overlooked what was important for such hill side development. 

If the parties concerned did what they were supposed to do, did a through check on what is important for construction and researched the effects of over development on hills and hill sides, Then people would not have to suffer what they are suffering now, the death of their beloved ones, the anguish of losing one's property and material needs. 

I hope you will join me in prayer for those who lost their lives in this reckless and avoidable incident, may they be rest in peace and may they find the light to move on to their next life... Sadhu! (All pictures are courtesy of The Star paper)