Stop-work order issued after fatal Paya Terubong landslide, five houses told to evacuate
GEORGE TOWN: A stop-work order has been issued following a landslide in Taman Seri Rambai, Paya Terubong, with occupants of five houses advised to evacuate as a precaution.
A stop-work order has been issued in Penang Island following a fatal landslide in Taman Seri Rambai, Paya Terubong. The Penang Island City Council (MBPP) mayor, Datuk A. Rajendran, announced that five houses in the vicinity are to be evacuated as a precautionary measure. The ongoing development project, which includes the construction of a road and apartments, has been active for over a year.
The Land Office will coordinate the relocation of affected residents, according to Rajendran. The MBPP has advised other residents to evacuate as well. It is the responsibility of the project's consultants to assess the ground movement in the affected area, Rajendran stated, without providing further details. Investigations are underway to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.
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