Minor landslide hits parts of Penang Hill, railings damaged by boulder

By RENA LIM

GEORGE TOWN: A small boulder fell and damaged the railing of the steps leading up to Penang Hill here on Wednesday (Oct 7).

Penang Hill Corporation general manager Datuk Cheok Lay Leng said minor landslides occured below the playground area, the steps leading up to the playground and at the nearby Hindu temple due to strong winds and rain.

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