Penang:The Penang Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) is currently awaiting comprehensive documentation and an official application from the developer's civil engineer before proceeding with proposed mitigation and repair efforts at the collapsed slope in Taman Seri Rambai, Paya Terubong.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, State Local Government and Town and Country Planning Committee chairman H'ng Mooi Lye stated that the documents are expected to be submitted by Aptitude Consulting Engineers Sdn Bhd, the project's Superintending Officer, on November 11. H'ng also mentioned that the Penang DOSH Investigation and Prosecution Section had earlier requested an incident report from the developer's geotechnical engineer, WYA Consulting Engineers Sdn Bhd, which was submitted on November 5.

H'ng noted that any action against the developer involved in the landslide would be based on the findings of the DOSH investigation. Initial mitigation works, focusing on Zones A and B, are predicted to take four to five months. The Penang Island City Council (MBPP) has no objection to the proposed mitigation measures, pending final approval and clearance from DOSH.

On November 4, H'ng indicated that DOSH is investigating the landslide's cause, focusing on safety, construction, design, and regulatory compliance aspects. The developer has been instructed to submit Pre-Construction Information documents before starting mitigation works. Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow remarked that the state government would consider establishing a State Commission of Inquiry after DOSH completes its investigation.

Previously, MBPP issued an immediate stop-work order on the involved construction project to aid investigations and recommended temporary relocation for occupants of six nearby houses. The incident, occurring on October 25, resulted in the death of 73-year-old Dr. Wong Kar Lin, with his wife and mother-in-law managing to escape.