Peka gesa siasatan bebas kejadian tanah runtuh di P Pinang

Pekaka Liga Persediaan Alam (Peka) is calling for an independent investigation into a landslide in Pulau Pinang that claimed the life of a doctor, Dr Wong Kar Lin. The incident occurred last Sunday in Taman Seri Rambai, Paya Terubong, when the landslide engulfed the back of his home. Peka asserts that the investigation should involve a site visit by the Pulau Pinang City Hall (MBPP) in August, the construction project's development agreement, and the decisions made thereafter.

The president of Peka, Rajesh Nagarajan, emphasized that the investigation must examine whether MBPP or other authorities failed to take necessary measures to protect residents. MBPP had advised the development project to take precautionary steps to ensure landslide safety in August, but they did not specify the mandatory steps.

Rajesh stated that the public needs to be informed about these steps and whether they have been followed, stressing that the timeline reported suggests possible negligence in oversight. He added that if authorities were aware of the risks, they should explain the actions taken. He also proposed conducting an independent safety audit of the hillside construction in Pulau Pinang, including halted works.

Dr Wong, 73, was killed by the landslide that hit his home in Taman Seri Rambai, Paya Terubong, on Sunday. Two other residents, including his wife, managed to escape. Sahabat Alam Malaysia previously warned the state government about the dangers of developing hillside areas in the relevant region.