Cameron Highlands road reopens after landslide at Kampung Raja


KUANTAN: The road affected by a landslide on Jalan Besar Kampung Raja in Cameron Highlands has been reopened to all vehicles at noon Monday after clean-up efforts were completed and the route was deemed safe.

District Police Chief, Supt Azri Ramli confirmed that the landslide at around 2am, had blocked the main road with fallen debris and trees.

"Clean-up operations have been completed, and authorities are continuing to monitor the site,” he said when contacted by Bernama.

Local news reports indicate no casualties or property damage occurred due to the landslide.

In a related event, 11 Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) candidates were safely transported via a four-wheel-drive vehicle by the Civil Defence Department to Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Kampung Raja at 7.30am this morning to sit for their papers. - Bernama

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