Trio crushed to death by brick wall in Penang storm


BUKIT MERTAJAM: Three Myanmar nationals were among four people killed during a storm in Penang which toppled walls, uprooted trees and blew off zinc sheets.

The foreigners, who were in their 20s and 30s, were crushed to death when a 12m-high brick wall they were building at a factory warehouse at Bukit Minyak Light Industrial Park here collapsed and fell on them.

Get 20% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
Courts & Crime , Storm

Next In Nation

STITCHED WITH HOPE
PM: Learn lessons of Battersea
From stroke survivor to storyteller
Women urged to grab the reins
Rethinking retirement beyond 60
Shopping smarter during Deepavali
Mask up for haze and illnesses
LCS project 80% complete
Family dances to their own rhythm during festive season
Melaka polls: Several factors could swing seats Pakatan's way, says Fahmi

Air Pollutant Index

Note: API is calculated based on 24hr running average of the most dominant parameter.

Highest API Readings

    Select State and Location to view the latest API reading

    Others Also Read