BUTTERWORTH, Nov 9 — An assessment of the damage and the implementation of control measures are currently underway at Seberang Jaya Hospital (HSJ), following ceiling leaks caused by an extraordinary overflow of rainwater during heavy downpours and strong winds last Saturday.
In a statement today, the Penang State Health Department (JKNPP) announced that the HSJ Engineering Unit, in collaboration with the hospital’s building management concessionaire, is assessing the extent of the damage and carrying out control measures to address the situation.
“The incident, which occurred between 5.45pm and 7pm on Saturday, affected several locations across both the old building (Block A) and the new building (Block B). However, the majority of areas experiencing rainwater overflow were located within the old block of HSJ.
