{
  "id": 17187538,
  "title": "Penang to focus on DOSH probe first as NGOs seek public inquiry into fatal landslide in Paya Terubong",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/30/penang-to-focus-on-dosh-probe-first-as-ngos-seek-public-inquiry-into",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-30T06:05:47.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/10/30/penang-to-focus-on-dosh-probe-first-as-ngos-seek-public-inquiry-into-fatal-landslide-in-paya-terubong/241262"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "According to the Penang state government, the Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) will be the primary focus of the investigation into the fatal landslide that occurred in Paya Terubong. State Local Government and Town and Country Planning Committee chairman H’ng Mooi Lye stated that a multi-agency meeting on November 2 would discuss the progress of the DOSH investigation and the mitigation work at the site. The meeting will also address any required follow-up actions. The NGOs involved in the matter have called for a State Commission of Inquiry (SCI) to determine the root cause of the tragedy, examine approvals, safety measures, and potential negligence, and make recommendations to prevent similar incidents. So far, two of the six evacuated houses have been cleared for reoccupation, while four others have been deemed unsafe and require eviction notices. The developer has been directed to take several safety measures, including installing barriers, controlling surface water flow, and submitting an updated Erosion and Sediment Control Plan (ESCP) based on current site conditions.",
  "summary": "GEORGE TOWN, Oct 30 — The Penang state government will focus on the Department of Occupational Safety and Health&r...",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Penang NGOs demand independent inquiry into fatal Paya Terubong landslide",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/30/penang-ngos-demand-independent-inquiry-into-fatal-paya-terubong",
        "published": "2026-10-30T05:11:57.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}