Tragedy happened due to lack of worksite safety, says CM


Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow during the press conference in Komtar, George Town, Penang yesterday. - Starpic by MUSTAFA AHMAD / The Star / 9 Jan 2019.

THE Bukit Kukus landslide in Penang last October was due to an issue of worksite safety, or rather the lack of, said Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow (pic).

Chow said as it was a worksite safety incident, it would be left to the Department of Safety and Health (DOSH) to make an announcement on its findings.

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