KUALA LUMPUR: Illegal land use for agricultural purposes in highland areas has been identified as the main cause of damage to federal roads and slopes that come under the purview of the Works Ministry.
THE monsoon season caused several landslides in Perak, including the incident at Section 27 of Jalan Simpang Pulai-Blue Valley on Dec 2, which saw two motorists buried under heaps of soil.
IPOH: All landslide-prone areas in the state will be continuously monitored as more rainfall is expected, says the Perak Public Works Department (JKR) deputy director.