The Penang State Authorities has spent RM8.789 million from the Ministry of Works (KKR) allocation to hold out restore works on 16 high-risk slopes throughout the island.
In response to State Infrastructure, Transport and Digital Committee chairman Zairil Khir Johari, the quantity marks a rise of RM4.921 million in comparison with 2024, enabling the Penang Public Works Division (JKR) to undertake slope rehabilitation works at recognized landslide-prone websites.
“The primary goal of this challenge is to restore slopes which have collapsed or failed, making certain the security and luxury of highway customers. Key elements embody soil investigation, preliminary website clearing, and slope stabilization works authorized by the JKR Malaysia Slope Engineering Department,” Zairil mentioned throughout a website go to to the slope restore challenge close to Moon Mild Bay alongside Jalan Batu Ferringhi on 7 October 2025.
He added that building works started in August 2025, with seven initiatives anticipated to be accomplished by the tip of the 12 months, whereas the remaining 9 are focused for completion in 2026.
Zairil, who can be the State Assemblyman for Tanjung Bunga, expressed appreciation to Minister of Works Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi for approving the allocation to reinforce highway security within the affected areas.
Of the 16 initiatives, 15 are situated within the Northeast District and one within the Southwest District alongside the Teluk Bahang–Balik Pulau route. Twelve initiatives are concentrated round Bukit Bendera, recognized as a important space because it serves as the principle entry route for native residents.
He additionally suggested highway customers to plan their journeys rigorously and cling to security signage through the ongoing restore works.
