Penang: The National Disaster Management Agency (NADMA) will channel assistance to eligible flood victims in Penang in the near future. Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said NADMA had informed the state government about the matter and a total of 1,201 victims from 333 families had been moved to temporary relief centres (PPS) from Oct 24 to 27.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, the flood impacted three districts, namely Seberang Perai Utara (SPU), Seberang Perai Tengah (SPT), and Barat Daya, necessitating the opening of seven PPS during the day. Despite the flooding in Penang, the situation recovered in two to three days, and no state government assets or buildings were affected by the flood. Chow made these remarks during a press conference at the Penang International Science Fair (PISF) 2025.
Chow also addressed the public’s concerns regarding the closure of Route P14 Jalan Tun Sardon (Bukit Baru), which was necessary to allow for slope cleaning and monitoring work. He expressed hope that the slope repair work could be completed quickly, as the road closure affected thousands of users, particularly those traveling through Teluk Kumbar and Bayan Lepas, to ensure their safety.
He mentioned that slope repair in the area would be carried out soon, potentially using a concrete retaining wall construction method. He noted that parts of the slope affected in a previous incident in 2018 had been repaired and lasted for almost seven to eight years, but the recent collapse involved areas without concrete barriers.
Meanwhile, state Infrastructure, Transport, and Digital Committee chairman Zairil Khir Johari reported that the Penang Public Works Department (JKR) continued its efforts to clear debris, break rocks, and remove obstacles such as tree branches along Jalan Tun Sardon. However, due to heavy rain this morning, some activities were temporarily halted. The focus shifted to slope stabilisation, with contractors working cautiously to install canvas protection from rain that could further destabilise the soil. Jalan Tun Sardon, connecting Paya Terubong to Balik Pulau, has been closed since the evening of Oct 23 due to a slope collapse.