Group: Not enough engineers to monitor hillside projects


What a mess: Some groups believe that if the DOE’s advice had been heeded, the landslide tragedy could have been avoided. — Bernama

GEORGE TOWN: The state government is short of engineers to monitor hillside developments but projects are still being approved, said Penang Forum steering committee member Dr Lim Mah Hui.

“I have been with the council for six years and I know the geo-technical department of Penang Island City Council does not have enough engineers to monitor development projects.

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