MBPP halts condo and road projects near fatal Paya Terubong landslide site, orders fresh environmental study

Penang Island City Council (MBPP) has halted condominium construction and roadworks on a hillside near a fatal landslide site in Taman Seri Rambai, Paya Terubong. The decision was made to allow further investigations into the incident. The landslide claimed the life of 73-year-old doctor, Wong Kar Lin, and left his wife and mother-in-law unharmed.

MBPP mayor, Datuk A. Rajendran, stated that six houses were identified as potentially unsafe and have been ordered to relocate temporarily to prevent any untoward incidents. The landslide occurred around 8.36am, and the victim's body was recovered at 11.20am. State Infrastructure, Transport and Digital Committee chairman, Zairil Khir Johari, mentioned that slope stabilisation works were under way in the area, but some sections had not yet been completed when the landslide took place.

The immediate priority is to ensure the safety of nearby residents while authorities investigate the cause of the incident. Further details will be provided once investigations are complete, according to Zairil.