A stop-work order has been issued against a development project mear Taman Seri Rambai, Paya Terubong, following a landslide that claimed the life of a man earlier today. Occupants of five houses near the affected area have also been advised to evacuate as a precaution.
Penang Island City Council (MBPP) mayor Datuk A. Rajendran said the project, which involves the construction of a road and apartments, had been ongoing for more than a year.
Speaking at the scene, he said the Land Office would coordinate arrangements for residents who need to be relocated.
Rajendran added that the project’s consultants would be responsible for conducting the necessary assessments of ground movement behind the affected area. He declined to comment further on the circumstances surrounding the incident, saying investigations would be carried out.
The landslide struck the rear of a house in Taman Seri Rambai, killing a male occupant. The incident has prompted precautionary measures for nearby residents while authorities investigate the cause and assess the safety of the surrounding area.
The stop-work order will remain a key measure as the relevant authorities look into the incident and determine the next steps for the affected development.
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