IWK suspects dislocated pipe joint caused Bayan Baru sinkhole; repairs due Nov 7

Indah Water Konsortium (IWK) suspects a dislocated joint on a 30-year-old pipe caused a sinkhole in Bayan Baru, Penang, according to Malay Mail. IWK has launched an investigation and repairs are due Nov 7.

Timeline

1. 29 Oct, 07:55 UTCMalay Mail reports IWK suspected pipe cause
2. 29 Oct, 08:35 UTCReached #1 on TrendHeat

Top sources

• Bayan Baru road cave-in caused by dislocated pipe joint, says IWKFree Malaysia Today
• IWK suspects dislocated joint on 30-year-old pipe caused Bayan Baru sinkhole, repairs due Nov 7Malay Mail