Penang to determine developer accountability following Paya Terubong landslide probe

GEORGE TOWN — The Penang state government said it will take appropriate action against the developer linked to a landslide incident at Taman Seri Rambai in Paya Terubong, pending the outcome of a formal investigation by the Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH).

The decision will be made once DOSH concludes its probe into the circumstances surrounding the landslide, which raised fresh concerns about construction safety standards and site management practices in the state.

State officials indicated that the findings from DOSH would form the basis for determining whether regulatory violations occurred and what remedial or punitive measures are warranted. The investigation is expected to examine factors including soil stability assessments, drainage systems, and compliance with safety protocols at the development site.

The incident has renewed scrutiny of development projects in Penang and prompted renewed calls from residents and safety advocates for stricter oversight of construction activities, particularly in hillside areas prone to geological hazards.

Authorities have urged all developers operating in the state to review their site safety measures and environmental risk assessments to prevent similar incidents.