Sinkhole appears in Bayan Lepas, nearby roads closed


GEORGE TOWN: A large sinkhole appeared in Bayan Lepas near a school on Tuesday evening (Nov 4).

State Infrastructure and transport committee chairman Zairil Khir Johari said his office has received information about the sinkhole along Jalan Datuk Ismil Hashim in Sungai Ara, Bayan Lepas.

"The state Public Works Department team is currently heading to the location to carry out emergency mitigation works to ensure the safety of road users.

"The public is advised to be cautious and comply with the instructions of personnel on duty at the location," he said in a statement.

Earlier, a video went viral of a motorist showing the sinkhole at the intersection of Jalan Datuk Ismil Hashim and Jalan Kenari.

Jalan Kenari has since been closed.

 


Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Nation

Melaka polls: Pakatan to maintain 21-seat contest, says Fahmi
Foreigner held over alleged assault, damaging property at Genting casino
Five falling-tree incidents hit Selangor in one evening, six vehicles affected
Melaka polls: Barisan and Perikatan will run with ‘one machinery, one manifesto’
Barisan and Perikatan formalise cooperation with MoU
Melaka polls: MCA incumbents to defend Klebang, Machap Jaya
Embassy in Madrid yet to confirm if Malaysians involved in high-speed rail crash
Over 350kg in pangolin scales seized in Negri Sembilan raid
Over 4,000 jobs expected from 27 approved data centre projects
Tech advancement must not sideline faith, morals and culture, says PM

Air Pollutant Index

Note: API is calculated based on 24hr running average of the most dominant parameter.

Highest API Readings

    Select State and Location to view the latest API reading

    Others Also Read