GEORGE TOWN: Penang police are expected to conclude their investigations into the Bukit Kukus landslide last month, which claimed nine lives and injured several others.
State police chief Datuk Seri A. Thaiveegan said the outcome of the probe, which focused on the aspect of criminal negligence, would be referred to the State Prosecution Director’s office within the next few days.
“Our investigations are almost compete. We have recorded statements from almost 70 witnesses from various departments and agencies.
“The results of the investigations will be referred to the prosecution in a few days,” he said in a statement today.
Nine site workers were killed and four others sustained injuries in the landslide at the Bukit Kukus paired roads project site on Oct 19.
After five days, the search and rescue (SAR) operation was officially called off, with nine bodies accounted for.
The project is currently under stop-work order by the Department of Occupational Safety and Heath (DOSH) and the Penang Island City Council (MBPP).
DOSH, the Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) and also a special committee by the Penang government are already conducting separate investigations involving the mishap.