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Works Ministry: Cameron Highlands bypass not yet built, flood link inaccurate
The Works Ministry says the Cameron Highlands Bypass is still at the design and assessment stage, with no physical construction on site, so claims linking it to recent flash floods are inaccurate. JKR said the flooding in Taman MARDI and Padang Awam in Tanah Rata hit secondary roads outside the project alignment, while a small landslide on Jalan Tengkolok was cleared under routine maintenance.
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JKR denies Cameron Highlands bypass project caused Tanah Rata floods, landslide
The Public Works Department has denied that the Cameron Highlands bypass project caused flash floods and a landslide in Tanah Rata last Friday, saying no physical construction has started. It said the project is still at the design and assessment stage, and that the flooding at MARDI's agro-technology park and the small landslide on Jalan Tengkolok were on secondary roads outside the main project alignment.
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Landslide at Jalan Sultan Hj Ahmad Shah near Tanah Rata closes road; flash flood in Brinchang
A landslide occurred at Section 1.4 of Jalan Sultan Hj Ahmad Shah near Tanah Rata, Cameron Highlands this afternoon, forcing a temporary road closure for cleaning works. A flash flood at Golden Hill Housing Estate in Brinchang affected three houses and seven vehicles. No injuries were reported.
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Mud flood: Mardi Cameron Highlands agrotechnology park closed temporarily
The Mardi Agrotechnology Park in Cameron Highlands is closed temporarily from tomorrow after a mud flood hit the area today. Clean-up and restoration work must be completed before it is safe to reopen to visitors. The incident also affected several areas around the park.
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Tanah Rata hit by flash floods after three hours of heavy rain
Flash floods struck several areas in Tanah Rata, Pahang, after almost three hours of heavy rain this afternoon, affecting five to six houses at the Golden Hills housing estate and near the Mardi agro technology park. A minor landslide was also reported along Jalan Tengkolok. No injuries were reported, and assemblyman Ho Chi Yang said he will discuss assistance for affected families and measures to clear clogged drains and rivers.
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German tourist dies after fall while hiking Gunung Jasar in Cameron Highlands
A 58-year-old German tourist died after falling while hiking Gunung Jasar in Cameron Highlands today. The victim fell into a ravine near the summit and his body was carried down a dangerous slope in an operation that took nearly three hours amid heavy rain.