Design engineers at fault in landslide tragedy

By N. TRISHA

GEORGE TOWN: The State Commission of Inquiry (SCI) tasked with investigating the Tanjung Bungah landslide in October 2017 has found the design engineer of the slope primarily responsible for the incident that claimed 11 lives.

The SCI, in its 116-page report made public, has recommended that the engineer be investigated by the police under Section 304A of the Penal Code for gross negligence.

Subscribe now and get 30% off The Star Yearly Plan

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 9.73/month

Billed as RM 9.73 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.63/month

Billed as RM 103.60 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.


Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
Tanjung Bungah , landslide

Others Also Read

HONOR Magic V5: Fold fearlessly with a tailored warranty
STARPICKS

HONOR Magic V5: Fold fearlessly with a tailored warranty

Cricket-South Africa want promising batsmen to show potential on international stage
Cricket1h ago

Cricket-South Africa want promising batsmen to show potential on international stage

China's Qin Haiyang milks 'miracle' second breaststroke gold at swim worlds
China2h ago

China's Qin Haiyang milks 'miracle' second breaststroke gold at swim worlds

Golf-Japan's Yamashita surges into lead at Women's Open
Golf2h ago

Golf-Japan's Yamashita surges into lead at Women's Open

A 73-year-old woman is in critical condition after a suspected bear attack in Japan
Japan2h ago

A 73-year-old woman is in critical condition after a suspected bear attack in Japan

INTERACTIVE: Study calls for 80% hike in cigarette prices
starplus28 Jul 2025

INTERACTIVE: Study calls for 80% hike in cigarette prices

Japanese woman with child injured in subway station attack in China, says Tokyo embassy
Japan2h ago

Japanese woman with child injured in subway station attack in China, says Tokyo embassy

Cambodia to nominate Donald Trump for Nobel Peace Prize, says deputy PM
Cambodia2h ago

Cambodia to nominate Donald Trump for Nobel Peace Prize, says deputy PM

Reddit surges as AI-driven ad strategy wins praise from Wall Street
Technology2h ago

Reddit surges as AI-driven ad strategy wins praise from Wall Street

Does this stone reveal Qin Shi Huang’s quest for immortality? A physicist chips in
China2h ago

Does this stone reveal Qin Shi Huang’s quest for immortality? A physicist chips in

Cricket-New Zealand beat Zimbabwe by nine wickets to win first test
icon video
Cricket2h ago

Cricket-New Zealand beat Zimbabwe by nine wickets to win first test

Actress Christy Chung's daughter celebrates 17th birthday, wows netizens with striking looks
Entertainment3h ago

Actress Christy Chung's daughter celebrates 17th birthday, wows netizens with striking looks

Load more

Copyright © 1995- 2025 Star Media Group Berhad [197101000523 (10894-D)]

Best viewed on Chrome browsers.

Want to listen to full audio?

Unlock unlimited access to enjoy personalise features on the TheStar.com.my

Already a subscriber? Log In