Landslide Cuts Off Access To Puncak Arabella, Affecting Nearly 700 Residents

KUANTAN, Nov 28 (Bernama) -- Access to Puncak Arabella Apartment in Tanah Rata, Cameron Highlands, was cut off tonight following a landslide on a hillside near Block C of the residential building.

Cameron Highlands district police chief Supt Azri Ramli said police received a report regarding the incident at Jalan Puncak Arabella at about 8.30 pm.

“The landslide has cut off access to the apartment area, affecting the movement of nearly 700 residents,” he said in a statement.

He said several agencies, including the Royal Malaysia Police, the Fire and Rescue Department, and the Civil Defence Force, have been deployed to the scene to conduct safety assessments and carry out initial response measures.

In a separate statement, Azri said no casualties have been reported so far.

He said the Department of Minerals and Geoscience has been contacted to conduct an immediate assessment of the soil conditions.

“The Public Works Department and SMR Selenggar-Pahang Sdn Bhd have also been deployed to the scene to carry out road-clearing works and implement temporary slope-protection measures,” he said.

At the same time, Azri also advised the public not to circulate unverified information.

“Any information can be channelled directly to the Cameron Highlands district police headquarters’ District Control Centre at 05-491 5999, or to any nearby police station or district police headquarters,” he added.

Further updates on the incident will be provided as soon as more information becomes available.

-- BERNAMA