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Four families remain displaced from Penang homes after landslide
Residents of four houses impacted by a fatal landslide in Taman Seri Rambai, Paya Terubong remain unable to return as authorities await a mitigation plan from the Department of Occupational Safety and Health.
LSN Malaysia ·
GEORGE TOWN, Nov 10 — Four households affected by a fatal landslide in Taman Seri Rambai, Paya Terubong remain displaced as the Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) continues to review safety measures before allowing residents to return.
The department has made the return of residents contingent on submission and approval of a comprehensive mitigation plan to address the geological risks posed to the affected properties. Officials have not yet indicated when such a plan might be completed or assessed.
The landslide claimed lives and damaged multiple residential properties in the area. Authorities have prioritized safety protocols to prevent further incidents, though the extended displacement has left the affected families in uncertain circumstances.
Penang state authorities and DOSH have not provided a specific timeline for when residents may be permitted to reoccupy their homes. The department has indicated that no access will be granted until hazard mitigation measures are formally documented and approved.