BATU MAUNG, November 29 – In a heartbreaking turn of events near the Malaysian Fisheries Development Board (LKIM) in Batu Maung, three construction workers lost their lives, two sustained severe injuries, and four are missing following the collapse of a warehouse under construction. The victims, all of whom are Bangladeshi nationals, were caught in the aftermath of a devastating incident. Penang’s Deputy Police Chief, Datuk Mohamed Usuf Jan Mohamad, disclosed that prior to the collapse, a total of 18 workers were on-site, with nine temporarily leaving for prayer.
The incident unfolded at a construction site where a private company was in the process of erecting a warehouse structure. Nine workers found themselves beneath a 12-meter, 14-ton beam that toppled and struck 14 other beams, resulting in the tragic situation below. Rescue efforts are in full swing, involving 80 personnel, including firefighters and the Malaysian Ministry of Health (MOH). Cranes are being employed to carefully extract the victims, with ongoing challenges posed by the weight of the fallen concrete structures.
Deputy Director of the Penang Fire and Rescue Department, Assistant Commissioner Ts Zulfahmi Sutaji, emphasized the dedication to continue the operation until all victims are located and safely removed from the site. The collaboration between agencies and the utilization of advanced equipment, including search dogs, underscore the urgency and commitment to bringing closure to this devastating incident.
