GEORGE TOWN: Any action against the developer involved in the Paya Terubong landslide will depend on the findings of the Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH).
State Local Government Committee chairman H’ng Mooi Lye said the state government would await the department’s investigation before deciding on further action.
“We will await DOSH’s findings,” he said when contacted.
On mitigation works, H’ng said consulting engineers had briefed authorities at a recent coordination meeting that work would initially focus on Zones A and B, with completion expected to take four to five months.
However, the developer must first submit Pre-Construction Information (PCI) documents to DOSH for assessment before work can begin.
The Penang Island City Council (MBPP) had no objection to the proposed mitigation measures, subject to DOSH’s approval.
The fatal landslide struck a house in Taman Seri Rambai, Paya Terubong, on Oct 25, killing 73-year-old Dr Wong Kar Lin. His wife and mother-in-law escaped unharmed.
The Penang government had held the developer and landowner of a condominium and road project responsible for the tragedy.
Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow had warned of possible legal consequences, saying the landslide occurred on the developer’s land and that the parties were responsible for site safety and mitigation.
A meeting chaired by H’ng on Nov 2 reviewed the investigation and considered further measures to address safety concerns.
The state government has said it would not draw conclusions on the cause of the landslide or allegations of negligence before the investigation is completed.