JKR teams across nation told to mobilise for any emergencies

Backhoes working to clear a minor landslide along Jalan Lembah Permai below Guillemard Reservoir in Penang. Heavy rain on Tuesday uprooted trees and caused minor landslides and floodings in parts of Penang. Evacuation of residents were reported in Kedah.

ALL state Public Works Departments (JKR) in the country have been instructed to mobilise their teams to prepare for any eventuality during the monsoon transition phase.

Works Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said the readiness of each state JKR in facing the rainy season was discussed in a meeting last week.