Incomplete slope works collapse in Paya Terubong, killing a 73-year-old doctor

A fatal landslide hit an unfinished part of a slope stabilisation effort in Paya Terubong, George Town, killing 73-year-old Dr Wong Kar Lin. State Infrastructure Committee chairman Zairil Khir Johari said the section that gave way had not yet been completed, and that ongoing works were being reviewed. Fire and Rescue Department crews retrieved the doctor's body at 11.21 am after he was found trapped in his house.

Bukit Gelugor MP Ramkarpal Singh advised residents near the slope to evacuate temporarily for one to two days until conditions improve. He cited continued rain and uncertain slope stability as reasons for the precaution. Authorities have opened an investigation to determine the landslide’s cause while prioritising the safety of nearby residents.