GEORGE TOWN: A portion of the ceiling at the recently restored Penang High Court collapsed over the Deepavali weekend, raising safety concerns and prompting calls for an investigation.
Senior lawyer RSN Rayer criticised the incident, which occurred about two years after the heritage building underwent an extensive RM18.9 million restoration project.
The restoration was completed in July 2024, and the building reopened in August 2025.
"It is embarrassing and very disappointing to hear that this has happened. Hardly two years later, the entire roof is almost on the brink of collapse.
