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Environmental group demands independent inquiry into deadly Penang landslide
Peka has called for an independent investigation into a fatal landslide in Penang, while also proposing an immediate safety audit of hillside developments across the state. The environmental organisation has suggested suspending work at sites identified as high-risk.
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An environmental group has intensified scrutiny over hillside safety in Penang following a deadly landslide, demanding an independent probe into the incident and stricter oversight of development projects in vulnerable areas.
Peka has urged authorities to commission an independent investigation to establish the causes and circumstances surrounding the fatal landslide. The organisation contends that an external inquiry is necessary to ensure impartial findings and restore public confidence in the state's handling of such incidents.
Beyond the investigation, Peka has put forward a comprehensive proposal for enhanced safety measures across Penang's hillside developments. The group is calling for an immediate independent safety audit to identify vulnerabilities in ongoing and planned projects throughout the state.
Crucially, Peka has recommended that construction and development work be suspended at any sites deemed to pose unacceptable risks until safety concerns are adequately addressed. The proposal reflects growing concern among environmental advocates about the adequacy of current regulatory frameworks governing hillside development in the state.
The calls come as authorities continue their response to the incident and renewed debate over balancing development with environmental and public safety considerations in Penang.