Cable car operator denies employing man who fell to his death

Cable car operator denies employing man who fell to his death

Panorama Langkawi Sdn Bhd says media reports that the victim was a technician conducting repairs are incorrect.

It was reported yesterday that a technician died after falling from a height of about 50m onto the slopes of Gunung Machinchang in Langkawi at around 12.15pm. (Bernama pic)
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Langkawi cable car operator Panorama Langkawi Sdn Bhd (PLSB) says the man who plunged 50m from the safety railing of a glass deck onto the slopes of Gunung Machinchang yesterday was not employed or contracted by the company.

In a statement today, the operator of Langkawi SkyCab said media reports referring to the victim as a cable car technician were incorrect.

PLSB said its services were operating as usual yesterday and no maintenance work was scheduled at the time.

“We would like to emphasise that all maintenance work at Langkawi SkyCab adheres to the stipulated standard operating procedures.

“For example, if work needs to be done on high ground, staff must undergo training and possess a certificate for working at heights, and be equipped with full personal protective equipment,” said the company.

PLSB expressed sympathy over the incident and offered its cooperation and assistance.

Yesterday, it was reported that a technician died after falling from a height of about 50m onto the slopes of Gunung Machinchang in Langkawi at around 12.15pm.

The victim, Khairul Nizam Jaafar, 41, reportedly fell from the safety railing of a glass deck at another tourist attraction operated by a different company.

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