Paya Terubong landslide: Developer offers hotel stays to evacuated residents
GEORGE TOWN: The developer of a condominium and road project linked to Sunday’s landslide has met affected residents and offered temporary accommodation until it is safe for them to return home.
The developer of a condominium and road project faced a landslide in Paya Terubong, offering temporary accommodation to affected residents. Resident Gan, 72, confirmed the developer's offer of hotel stays while the area is deemed safe for residents to return. Gan expressed his willingness to return once it's safe. As of yesterday, two houses were allowed to be resettled.
A resident, who wished to remain anonymous, acknowledged residents' previous protests against the project but noted that an agreement was reached after negotiations with the developer. Both parties agreed on the terms and conditions. The developer was carrying out stabilization works, focusing on the unfinished section where the landslide occurred.
The loss of life and the incident have been acknowledged by the Chief Minister, who stated that the project complied with all necessary processes. However, another resident felt the landslide was an impending disaster and blamed the developer for not implementing proper stabilization measures. The developer's chairman confirmed that stabilization works were underway, but the site was not fully completed when the disaster struck. Dr. Wong Kar Lin, 73, lost his life in the incident.
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