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Penang Landslide Halts Construction; Langkawi Floods

A deadly landslide in Penang halts construction, while continuous rain causes flooding in Langkawi, affecting business operations.

Florent Kalfon · 25 October 2026 · 3 articles read

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Business conditions in Malaysia are deteriorating due to a deadly landslide in Penang halting construction, flooding in Langkawi, and haze-related school closures in Sarawak. These events disrupt logistics, tourism, and public-sector operations.

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In this briefing Penang · Tanjung Tokong · Langkawi · Tebedu · Sarawak

Disruption

Construction
Logistics

Penang landslide halts condo construction, kills doctor

Modern apartment buildings under a cloudy sky — Abdul Muneeb Dar / Unsplash

A landslide in Penang has resulted in the death of a doctor and forced authorities to halt construction on a hillside condominium and nearby roadworks, Malaysiakini reports. The landslide, which occurred in the Tanjung Tokong area, has prompted the temporary relocation of six households deemed to be in potentially unsafe homes. The incident underscores the risks associated with hillside developments in the region.

Impact Construction firms and logistics operators in Penang face delays and increased safety scrutiny following the landslide.

Sources: Malaysiakini ↗

Logistics
Tourism

Continuous rain floods nine areas in Langkawi

Nine areas in Langkawi have been flooded due to continuous rain since early morning, according to Kosmo!. The affected areas include Kampung Kenyum, Kampung Bohor Berendam, and Pasar Awam Padang Matsirat. Local authorities are monitoring the situation, and residents in low-lying areas are advised to remain vigilant. The flooding may disrupt local transport and tourism activities on the island.

Impact Logistics and tourism operators in Langkawi face disruptions due to flooding in multiple areas.

Sources: Kosmo! ↗

Safety & health

Public sector

Haze closes 27 schools in Sarawak's Tebedu district

The Sarawak State Education Department has announced the temporary closure of 27 schools in the Tebedu district due to haze conditions, according to Kosmo!. The closure, effective Monday, 26 October, includes one secondary school and 26 primary schools. The decision follows continuous monitoring of the Air Pollution Index readings and reports from the Malaysian Meteorological Department.

Impact Public-sector employees and students in Sarawak's Tebedu district face disruptions due to school closures amid haze conditions.

Sources: Kosmo! ↗

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