GEORGE TOWN, Nov 12 (Bernama) – The Ministry of Health (MOH) is assessing the capacity of rainwater downpipes at the Seberang Jaya Hospital (HSJ) to determine whether improvements are needed following a ceiling leak incident during heavy rainfall recently.
MOH Assesses Seberang Jaya Hospital Drainage Capacity Following Ceiling Leak Incident
Seberang Jaya Hospital, Daniel Gooi Zi Sen, Zulhiz
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The Ministry of Health is evaluating rainwater downpipe capacity at Seberang Jaya Hospital after a ceiling leak during heavy rain. Immediate mitigation works were completed, with long-term measures planned to prevent recurrence.
- Daniel Gooi stated that heavy rainfall and downpipe issues caused the leak in both hospital blocks.
- Immediate mitigation works were carried out with the Penang State Health Department and engineering teams.
- No similar issues occurred during heavy rainfall the day after the incident.
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