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Penang gazettes commission of inquiry on Tg Bungah landslide
Lim Guan Eng explains that the gazette enables state gov't to appoint investigation panel.
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RM10mil for hillslope protection 'small', say NGOs
While praising the state's initiative, Penang Forum stresses 'need to revise budget' for more impact.
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Hillslopes are safe, not ticking time bombs, says expert
The slopes are properly designed and endorsed by professionals, says city council geotechnical adviser.
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Tg Bungah rep courted by other parties
Teh Yee Cheu, however, says he will make his decision when the state assembly is dissolved for GE14.
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We were busy, claims Guan Eng on absence at post-landslide dialogue
Chief minister says the organiser, Penang Forum, can still write in to arrange a meeting.
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Penang DCM slams criticism over absence at NGO forum
Ramasamy also queried if Penang Forum's event is 'a life and death thing' that everyone must attend.
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Emotions run high, DAP rep chided for defending hillslope development
Dialogue session moderator Ahmad Chik had to remind crowd the event is not a political meeting.
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Penang landslide: PM cites poem by DAP MP
BUDGET 2018 | The meaning behind poem posted by Kepong MP Tan Seng Giaw is questioned by Najib.
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CM: Developer has one week to solve Tg Bungah homebuyers’ woes
Lim threatens intervention if there is no end to 500 homebuyers caught in limbo.
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Nazri defends Guan Eng on resignation calls over landslide
UPDATED 8.16PM | Did Mahathir and Anwar resign over Highland Towers tragedy? Minister says there must be a precedent.
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Federal gov't must stop politicising Tg Bungah landslide
'The state gov't has been transparent in the matter, thus it's unfair to accuse it of trying to hide things.'
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Developer pledges to cooperate with authorities in landslide probe
The firm is carrying out a full postmortem into the incident, with the help of independent consultants.
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Landslide tiff: MCA, PSM lambast 'arrogant' Penang leaders
War of words with NGOs earns brickbats for top DAP leaders, whom rivals claim are averse to criticism.
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Form tripartite taskforce to monitor worker safety, MTUC tells Penang
Both Tg Bungah landslide and Juru bus accident are proof we must improve worker safety, says MTUC.
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Tg Bungah tragedy: Let state inquiry commission do its work
MP SPEAKS | Too often, post-mortem reports only serve to exonerate the detention authorities.
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Penang to decide on hillside development moratorium tomorrow
The exco will discuss whether to put a stop to all hillslope development projects, says Chow.
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Suhakam: How could Tg Bungah project continue without NRE approval?
Suhakam expresses concern that the project went ahead without the Environment Ministry's approval.
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Why did MBPP approve the Tanjung Bungah development project?
After the tragic landslide incident, many questions are being asked about the project's approval.
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Penang BN: Police not the competent authority to probe landslide
State BN chief Teng Chang Yeow says only a technical committee can do the job.
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Jagdeep: You can kick us out - but get your facts right
Landslide disaster as a worksite accident will enable families of deceased to claim compensation, he adds.
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Engineers offer technical assistance to probe landslide
IEM says it will be able to offer expert opinions on the tragic event in Tg Bungah.
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Two who trod a lonely but now vindicated path
COMMENT | DAP's Teh and PAS' Mahfuz emerge from their specific travails with credentials enhanced.
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Noh dares Kit Siang to tell son to resign over landslide
UPDATED 3.50PM | The opposition should take responsibility, but has been 'politicising tragedies', says the minister.
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Fire Dept K9 hounds brought to Tg Bungah landslide scene
The dogs will ensure that no stone is left unturned in the search and rescue for victims, says state secretary.
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Landslide: Police report lodged on 'professional negligence'
Thus, probes against the project developer should begin immediately, says exco Chow Kon Yeow.
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Tg Bungah project was never approved, says ministry
Penang government allowed project to go ahead without federal approval, environment ministry claims.
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Tg Bungah landslide: Is the Penang gov't responsible?
ADUN SPEAKS | 'There is no point in politicising the matter, as there's nothing conclusive about whether the quarry project caused the landslide.'