Jalan Burma sinkhole caused by leaking sewage pipe, says MBPP


GEORGE TOWN: The sinkhole that appeared on Jalan Burma Road here near the Transfer Road intersection has been traced to a leaking sewage pipe.

In a statement, the Penang Island City Council (MBPP) said the 9am incident on Sunday (Sept 21) caused significant damage to the road, adding that the pipe involved was 300mm in diameter and owned by Indah Water Konsortium (IWK).

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