Looi Sue-Chern

Sue-Chern is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight. You can follow her on LinkedIn.

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Tuesday, 23 Oct 2018 06:34 PM

Search ends at Paya Terubong landslide site

Operation ends after 5 days.

Search ends at Paya Terubong landslide site

Tuesday, 23 Oct 2018 03:24 PM

Sandy soil possibly contributed to landslide, says academic

The slope's soil was not solid, says expert on landslides and soil erosion.

Sandy soil possibly contributed to landslide, says academic

Tuesday, 23 Oct 2018 02:35 PM

Bukit Kukus contractor flouted state guidelines, says exco

It was issued notice to take mitigation measures or face stop-work order in days prior to landslide tragedy.

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Bukit Kukus contractor flouted state guidelines, says exco

Monday, 22 Oct 2018 08:45 PM

With 90% of area cleared, search on for last landslide victim

Operation will go on until final missing person is found, says Fire and Rescue Dept. 

With 90% of area cleared, search on for last landslide victim

Monday, 22 Oct 2018 05:53 PM

Body of 9th landslide victim found

Remains found under 13th container about 5pm.

Body of 9th landslide victim found


Monday, 22 Oct 2018 03:58 PM

80% of landslide area covered

Fire and Rescue Department personnel still looking for two more victims.

80% of landslide area covered

Monday, 22 Oct 2018 01:35 PM

8th landslide victim found, 2 still missing

Body believed to be that of an Indonesian worker known as Subaeri.

8th landslide victim found, 2 still missing

Monday, 22 Oct 2018 01:00 PM

Penang mayor claims contractor blocked water flow at landslide site

Yew Tung Seang witnessed this while visiting the site of the tragedy on Saturday morning.

Penang mayor claims contractor blocked water flow at landslide site

Monday, 22 Oct 2018 07:00 AM

SST trumps GST in battle for public acceptance

Consumers still cautious as there’s only been a marginal drop in prices.

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SST trumps GST in battle for public acceptance

Sunday, 21 Oct 2018 08:54 PM

Search for missing container following landslide

Rescuers believe victims still not found could be buried along with the container. 

Search for missing container following landslide

Sunday, 21 Oct 2018 07:34 PM

Civil society wants hillslope projects stopped

It is the responsible thing to do in light of Paya Terubong tragedy, says Penang Forum.

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Civil society wants hillslope projects stopped

Sunday, 21 Oct 2018 06:39 PM

Latest body pulled out from under landslide was badly damaged

Police say the head of dead Bangladeshi worker was likely crushed by a rock. 

Latest body pulled out from under landslide was badly damaged

Sunday, 21 Oct 2018 05:33 PM

Death toll hits 7 as another body found in Penang landslide

Deceased identified as Md Jalil from Bangladesh.

Death toll hits 7 as another body found in Penang landslide

Sunday, 21 Oct 2018 03:34 PM

More 'surprise' victims expected in Penang landslide

Rescuers dig up bodies not on missing persons' list and believe more will follow.

More 'surprise' victims expected in Penang landslide

Sunday, 21 Oct 2018 12:34 PM

2 more bodies found in Penang landslide

Remains retrieved shortly after noon.

2 more bodies found in Penang landslide