MIRI, 16 Jan 2009: Two Indonesian petrol station workers were buried alive when a landslide hit their workplace here early today. The search team dug into the rubble from 6.30am and found their bodies at 1.50pm. The victims, known only as Endi, 28, and Ah Chiang, 22, were the only workers at the petrol station […]
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Landslide victims still missing
MIRI, 16 Jan 2009: Two petrol station workers are missing following a landslide that hit their workplace here early this morning. A search and rescue operation began at 6.30am but up till 10am, they were yet to be found. The workers are only known as Endi, 28, an Indonesian, and one Ah Chiang, 22. It […]
Gua Musang-Lojing road still closed
GUA MUSANG, 9 Jan 2009: Jalan Gua Musang-Lojing remained closed to all vehicles at Km 65 following Sunday’s landslide. Kelantan Public Works Department director Ednan Ibrahim said repair works would take some time as the landslide was quite serious. “We will inform motorists once the repair is completed,” he said when contacted. — Bernama
Pahang firm on decision not to develop highland
KUANTAN, 7 Jan 2009: The Pahang government is firm on its decision not to develop any project on highlands for fear of untoward incidents like a landslide. Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Adnan Yaakob said although there were ongoing projects on highlands in the state, they would adhere to the National Land Council’s (MTN) regulations. “The […]
Remains are Sri Lankan maid’s: police
KUALA LUMPUR, 24 Dec 2008: Police have confirmed that the remains recovered from the rubble of the Bukit Antarabangsa landslide in Hulu Klang near here yesterday were that of the Sri Lankan maid who had been reported missing following the 6 Dec mishap. Ampang Jaya district police chief ACP Abdul Jalil Hassan said today that […]
Decomposed body of missing landslide victim found
KUALA LUMPUR, 23 Dec 2008: The body of the fifth victim who perished in the Bukit Antarabangsa landslide, a Sri Lankan, was detected about 50 metres from her employer’s house, the late Dr S Yogeswari, who was also killed in the 6 Dec incident. While confirming the find, Selangor Police Chief Datuk Khalid Abu Bakar […]
Five areas near landslide declared safe
PETALING JAYA, 20 Dec 2008: Several “red” areas in five housing estates the vicinity of Bukit Antarabangsa landslide have been declared safe for occupation. However, some 1,000 residents are still not allowed to return home for the time being. Selangor police chief Datuk Khalid Abu Bakar said some areas which had been categorised as “red” […]
Two missing safes found buried in landslide rubble
KUALA LUMPUR, 18 Dec 2008: Two safes reported missing from one of 14 bungalows buried in the landslide at Taman Bukit Mewah in Bukit Antarabangsa, have been recovered. Ampang Jaya police chief ACP Abdul Jalil Hassan said the safes were found about noon today, with the cooperation of the Special Malaysian Search and Rescue Team […]
Jalan Bukit Antarabangsa to reopen in Jan
KUALA LUMPUR, 17 Dec 2008: Jalan Bukit Antarabangsa, which was cut off due to landslide at Taman Bukit Mewah, Bukit Antarabangsa here on 6 Dec, is expected to be reopened early next month. Public Works Department director-general Datuk Seri Prof Dr Judin Abdul Karim said weather permitting, the department hoped work to reopen the road […]
Don’t accuse cops of theft: Syed Hamid
PUTRAJAYA, 16 Dec 2008: Home Minister Datuk Seri Syed Hamid Albar said it was unfair to accuse the rescue teams, including police, of stealing the Bukit Antarabangsa landslide victims’ belongings as it could tarnish their image. He said the teams involved in the rescue operation had sacrificed their time and energy to save the landslide […]
