Malaysia

Landslide at Mount Kinabalu

No injuries reported as site far from populated areas.

Updated 2 years ago · Published on 24 Jun 2024 5:48PM

Landslide at Mount Kinabalu
Rocks and boulders that have fallen into a local river after the landslide from Mount Kinabalu. – Pic courtesy of Ranau Fire and Rescue station, June 24, 2024

THE landslide at the foot of Mount Kinabalu in Ranau, which occurred earlier today, was far from any residential area and village, the Fire and Rescue Department reported.

Ranau Fire and Rescue chief Ridwan Mohd Taib said they received a report from Sabah Parks about the incident around 1.30pm.

“The landslide happened at the foot of Mount Kinabalu around 1.20am, causing mud flow at 5am,” he said in a statement in Ranau.

Ridwan said a five-man team has been deployed to the site near Mesilou, Kundasang in the Ranau district.

Several media outlets in Sabah have reported that the landslide was triggered by heavy rain over the past two days on the mountain.

Sabah Parks director Maklarin Lakim said no injuries have been reported as the incident occurred far from the summit trail.

However, local authorities have raised concern that debris from the landslide could flow into the Liwagu River, where the district’s water intake and treatment plant are located.-- The Vibes, June 24, 2024

Related News

Community / 3h

Penang: Residents of 4 houses near landslide site not allowed to return home yet

Off beat / 1d

Paya Terubong landslide: MBPP submits draft report

Community / 2d

Paya Terubong landslide: Developer, landowner must take responsibility - CM

Malaysia / 1y

Six-year-old boy still missing as Sabah storm death toll climbs to 13

Malaysia / 1y

Penampang landslide: Firefighters operated manually as excavator failed to arrive for rescue

Malaysia / 1y

Penampang landslide: house buried in Kg Sarapung, one rescued and another missing

Spotlight

Off beat

Paya Terubong landslide: MBPP submits draft report

By Ian McIntyre

Malaysia

Bersatu, Muda sign CSA with Madani govt to back Budget 2027

By Alfian Z.M. Tahir

Malaysia

Syndicate using AI-generated 'Datuk' woman to deceive public

Malaysia

MIPP withdraws from Melaka polls after failed negotiations with PN

Malaysia

Thirteen suspended Bersatu MPs may be excluded from MADANI government deal

Malaysia

Selangor Sultan urges scholars to speak truth, leaders to respect constructive criticism

Malaysia

691 teachers flagged for immediate psychological intervention, says Fadhlina

By Alfian Z.M. Tahir

You may be interested

Malaysia

Malaysia removes 828,000 online gambling posts, blocks 7,411 websites

Malaysia

Bersatu, Muda sign CSA with Madani govt to back Budget 2027

By Alfian Z.M. Tahir

Malaysia

MCA settles for two seats in Melaka state election

Malaysia

CSA remains open to opposition MPs – Fahmi

Malaysia

Sultan Nazrin warns Perak palace dignitaries against exploiting royal titles

Malaysia

Opposition MPs to receive allocations once Budget 2027 is passed, says Anwar

By Alfian Z.M. Tahir

Malaysia

Melaka PRN: Candidates risk rule breaches over campaign equipment, 50m restriction

Malaysia

Anwar extends condolences to Spain after deadly train crash kills at least 68