Penang landslide kills doctor, hillside condo construction and roadworks halted
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A landslide in Paya Terubong, Penang, has resulted in the death of a 73-year-old doctor, prompting the city council to halt nearby condominium construction and roadworks. Environmental groups have criticized the incident, citing long-standing concerns about hill-cutting in the area.
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News ✕ Penang landslide kills doctor, hillside condo construction and roadworks halted Published: Oct 25, 2026 6:30 PM The Penang Island City Council has ordered an immediate halt to condominium construction and roadworks on a hillside near the site of a landslide that killed a doctor in Taman Seri Rambai, Paya Terubong, Bernama reported.
Mayor A Rajendran said the stop-work order was issued to facilitate further investigations into the incident.
“The road and condominium projects have...
The Penang Island City Council has ordered an immediate halt to condominium construction and roadworks on a hillside near the site of a landslide that killed a doctor in Taman Seri Rambai, Paya Terubong, Bernama reported.
“The road and condominium projects have been ongoing for more than a year, while slope stabilisation works are also being carried out in the area.
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