Old road to Sipitang town cut off

7 Dec 2020 • 9:21 AM MYT
Daily Express
Daily Express

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SIPITANG: The old road that connects Kg Aru Baru and Sipitang town was cut off Sunday due to landslide caused by continuous heavy rain since a day ago.

A resident identified as Adnan HS, who contacted the Daily Express, said the entire road was now impassable.

“The villagers are worried because all activities have come to a halt as all types of vehicles cannot pass through the road.

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“We request that the Public Works Department (JKR) to take appropriate action to restore the road,” he said.

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According to villagers the landslide occurred at 8.30am. “The incident has been notified to JKR for appropriate action to be taken,” he said.