THE Penang Island City Council (MBPP) has submitted a draft report on the landslide in Paya Terubong, which killed a 73-year-old doctor.
The state is now reviewing the technical aspects of the incident and addressing the welfare needs of affected residents, said Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow.
"We will be discussing the technical issues surrounding the incident, which will be handled by state executive councillor Jason H’ng Mooi Lye.
The welfare of residents affected by the landslide will be overseen by the Paya Terubong assemblyman Wong Hon Wai, who is also a state executive councillor.
“MBPP has presented the draft report to me. Among the aspects being examined are possible contributing factors, such as weather conditions, surface runoff, drainage pipes and others.
“I do not want to speculate at this stage, as we need to wait for the official report,” he said.
On flood preparedness in Penang, Chow said September, October and November are typically months with higher rainfall, requiring the relevant agencies to remain vigilant and prepared.
“Whenever it rains, we receive information from the Department of Irrigation and Drainage (JPS), and all agencies must take the appropriate action and remain prepared,” he said.
Meanwhile, Penang Gerakan has urged the MBPP to disclose the warning letter issued to the developer carrying out the project in Paya Terubong.
Penang Wanita Gerakan vice-chief Heng See Lin urged MBPP to reveal the corrective measures undertaken by the developer and the findings of follow-up inspections.
Heng demanded that all of the project’s planning approvals, as well as complaints and appeals from residents, be revealed as well.
“The state government said this development adhered to all guidelines. If that is the case, let the documents prove it.
“The people do not just want to know whether this project was approved, but also on what basis it was approved and whether the construction was carried out according to the approval conditions set," she said. - October 29, 2026.
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