1. The Ipoh City Council has ordered all tourism operators in areas prone to landslides and water surges to suspend operations temporarily.
Ipoh mayor Rumaizi Baharin says a notice will be sent to all operators concerned by Monday.
Ipoh mayor Rumaizi Baharin says a notice will be sent to all operators concerned by Monday.
2. βWe have closed two locations, namely Kledang Saiong Forest Eco Park, Meru and Bukit Bangkong, Chemor, since early November,β he adds.
βWe took this action after getting advice from the Department of Minerals and Geoscience.β
βWe took this action after getting advice from the Department of Minerals and Geoscience.β
3. He says the Department warned that the soil in the areas was becoming soft due to high rainfall.
Yesterday, DPM Zahid Hamidi had advised that all campsites near hill slopes and rivers should be temporarily vacated due to current uncertain weather conditions.
Yesterday, DPM Zahid Hamidi had advised that all campsites near hill slopes and rivers should be temporarily vacated due to current uncertain weather conditions.
4. This follows the major landslide at the Fatherβs Organic Farm campsite, which has now killed 24 people.
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