The landslide in October 2017 at a construction site in Lengkok Lembah Permai, Tanjung Bungah, claimed 11 lives.
The Penang government has been urged to prioritise the environment first and listen to stakeholders’ concerns to prevent landslides and floods in the future.
Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM) president Meenakshi Raman said it was important to put the environment above anything else before any development at high-risk areas could be approved.
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The landslide in October 2017 at a construction site in Lengkok Lembah Permai, Tanjung Bungah, claimed 11 lives.
A resident taking a stroll near the hillslope erosion taking shape on the hill facing Jalan Chan Siew Teong in Tanjung Bungah.
Another landslide happened along Jalan Batu Ferringhi in 2019. — Filepic
Meenakshi says agencies must conduct frequent monitoring at high-risk areas.
Agnes says the eco-system in Penang has been fragile for many years.
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