Retired M'sia doctor, 73, dies after being buried alive in landslide after heavy rain in Penang
His wife and mother-in-law escaped unharmed.
In Penang Island, a devastating landslide struck the Taman Seri Rambai area on October 25, claiming the life of 73-year-old retired doctor Wong Kar Lin. The disaster occurred following heavy rainfall that had caused flash floods in various regions across the island. Wong, who was preparing breakfast at the time, was buried alive under a mound of concrete debris.
His wife, Chang Mei Nuo, 68, and mother, Wong Poh Lim, 86, managed to escape unscathed but discovered Wong's fate shortly after. The incident was swiftly reported to the authorities, and Penang Island Mayor Duke Rajandran paid his respects at the scene, expressing condolences to the families affected. A stop-work order was issued to the developer overseeing the ongoing construction project atop the hill, and the land office promised to provide temporary accommodations for the affected residents.
In response to the tragedy, the city council announced an investigation into the landslide, urging residents in nearby houses to temporarily evacuate their homes.
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