Zairil: Contractor to face action if accident due to negligence

(Above) A closer view of the collapsed beams. (Right) The affected section of the project overlooking Jalan Paya Terubong heading to Relau in the background.

He said the Department of Occupational Safety and Health as well as Penang Island City Council (MBPP) were still conducting investigations following the Oct 11 incident where the 25m beams at the 600m elevated road project fell onto a slope.

“In any construction site, there is always the risk of accidents and what we want to ensure is that there is no negligence.