By Danial Dzulkifly SHAH ALAM, Nov 18 — The state government is considering a phased approach to releasing the slope hazard and risk mapping plan (PBRC) to the public rather than making the information widely available, following feedback it has received. State executive councillor for...

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 — The Proton Saga that fell in a landslide in Taman Lembah Maju at around 4am today has been retrieved.

By Fitri Hazim Hazam SUBANG JAYA, Nov 1 — Slope stabilisation work at the landslide area in Taman Wawasan was fully completed on Monday (October 28). Kinrara assemblyman Ng Sze Han said the project, costing RM12.2 million and fully funded by the developer Wawasan Indera Sdn Bhd, involved two...

By Siti Rohaizah Zainal SHAH ALAM, Oct 26 — A full report on the landslide in Taman Melawati, Ampang Jaya, is expected after it is tabled at the Selangor Economic Action Council (MTES) next week. Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari said early studies have been done, which showed the site...

By Siti Rohaizah Zainal SHAH ALAM, Oct 22 — RM10 million has been allocated to strengthen embankments in Tanjong Karang and Kuala Langat, said state executive councillor for infrastructure and agriculture Izham Hashim. To this end, the state government will employ the “schematic precast...

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 — The number of flood victims at 26 temporary relief centres (PPS) in flood-hit states has dropped to 3,411 people this afternoon from 3,880 victims this morning.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 — All victims of the Taman Melawati landslide incident will be allowed to return to their homes from 6pm today.

AMPANG JAYA, Oct 17 — The Royal Malaysia Police has assured the homes of victims affected by the Taman Melawati landslide will be closely monitored to prevent any break-ins.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 — There has been no further soil movement at the site of the landslide on Jalan E6 in Taman Melawati, the police said today.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 — The Works Ministry (KKR) has proposed repairing the slope affected by the landslide at Taman Melawati using the soil nailing method.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 — The Minerals and Geoscience Department (JMG) began a detailed investigation this morning at the landslide site on Jalan E6, Taman Melawati.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 — Taman Melawati, where a landslide occurred yesterday, is one of 114 high-risk sites for landslides in Ampang Jaya.

By Fitri Hazim Hazam AMPANG JAYA, Oct 16 — Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari today said a recent landslide here was caused by a clog of rocks and earth in the drainage system. Speaking to reporters after surveying the disaster site today and presenting donations to victims, he said the...

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 — A recent assessment by the Mineral and Geoscience Department (JMG) and the Public Works Department (JKR) has confirmed ongoing ground movement at the landslide site along Jalan E6, Taman Melawati.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 — The Department of Mineral and Geoscience Malaysia (JMG) and the Public Works Department (JKR) are assessing the landslide site along Jalan E6 in Taman Melawati to determine whether the area is safe or not.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13 — The Ampang Jaya Municipal Council (MPAJ) and the Irrigation and Drainage Department (JPS) will further repair the collapsed riverbank at Taman Lembah Maju, Ampang, near here.

By Siti Rohaizah Zainal AMPANG JAYA, Oct 13 — Two neighbourhoods in Ampang are at risk of landslides, said Ampang MP Rodziah Ismail. She said the two neighbourhoods are Kampung Dato’ Mufti Shuib and Kampung Bukit Sungai Puteh. “There is no problem with flooding as preparations have been...

By Siti Rohaizah Zainal HULU SELANGOR, Oct 8 — The standard operating procedure (SOP) for slope management statewide is set to be completed by December, comprising two components. State executive councillor for infrastructure and agriculture Izham Hashim said the SOP, prepared by the Minerals...

JAKARTA, Sept 27 — Indonesian authorities have confirmed that 15 miners have died in a landslide that struck an illegal mining area in Solok district, West Sumatra province yesterday.

TOKYO, Sept 1 — Tropical cyclone Shanshan, downgraded from a typhoon, left seven people dead and widespread damage as it churned off the Pacific coast of central Japan today.