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13 November 2015

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High drama on Karak Highway: Lorry drivers defy police, crash through toll plaza

By HANI SHAMIRA SHAHRUDIN – 13 November 2015 @ 6:30 PM

BENTONG: Police arrested a 35-year-old lorry driver for allegedly plowing his vehicle through the Bentong toll plaza to get on to the Karak Highway.

At about 1pm, a group of lorry drivers who have been stuck on the highway since Wednesday insisted on continuing their journey, no matter what the consequences.

District police chief Superintendent Mohamad Mansor Mohd Nor said at about 2.15pm, the driver ignored police orders and crashed through the toll plaza.

“About 10 minutes later, we arrested the lorry driver under Section 186 of the Penal Code for obstructing civil servants in conducting their duty,” he said.

Upon questioning, the man said he was tired of waiting and wanted to use the highway in order to deliver the lorry’s load.

It is learnt that the lorry was carrying sand.

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http://english.astroawani.com/malaysia-videos/drone-footage-mudslide-kuala-lumpur-karak-highway-71667

[VIDEO] Drone footage shows source of mudslide on Karak highway on November 11: http://english.astroawani.com/malaysia-videos/drone-footage-mudslide-kuala-lumpur-karak-highway-71667 …

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#KarakLandslide: For those of you heading from KL-Kuantan, do take note of the alternative routes via @JKRMalaysia

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Lalauan alternatif baru akibat bsnjir lumour d km 52.4 karak @NajibRazak @Zahid_Hamidi @RakanKKR @liowtionglai

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#Karakmudslide: Affected stretch to remain closed until safety assured http://www.nst.com.my/news/2015/11/karak-mudslide-affected-stretch-remain-closed-until-safety-assured …

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#Karakmudslide: Cleanup work in progress http://www.nst.com.my/news/2015/11/karak-mudslide-cleanup-work-progress … #KarakHighway

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Karak landslide: Highway likely to remain closed until Saturday

#INFO Proposed alternative routes due to the landslide at Karak Highway by the Malaysian Highway Authority.

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Pahang MB admits to logging activities taking place near landslide area http://bit.ly/1MDl6gU 

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Bomba: Karak landslide caused by overflow at water catchment

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#KarakLandslide caused by overflow at water catchment, not logging activities: M’sia http://bit.ly/1NMy5hh 

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12 November 2015

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PLAYING WITH WORDS!

It was a mudslide, not landslide, says Karak highway operator http://www.nst.com.my/news/2015/11/it-was-mudslide-not-landslide-says-karak-highway-operator … #nst170

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Karak mudslide: Mud, debris cleared but highway still closed http://www.nst.com.my/news/2015/11/karak-mudslide-mud-debris-cleared-highway-still-closed … #nst170

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#KarakLandslide: The KL-Karak highway is temporarily closed to facilitate cleaning works from last night’s landslide

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And so, its officially a mudslide, not a landslide on the KL-Karak Highway. #TanahRuntuhKarak

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Residents of Pahang State Forestry Department quarters rescued aftr Karak Highway landslide http://buff.ly/1PppulQ 

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Karak landslide: 25 residents of Pahang state Forestry Department quarters rescued http://www.nst.com.my/news/2015/11/karak-landslide-25-residents-pahang-state-forestry-department-quarters-rescued … #nst170

BENTONG: Twenty-five occupants of the Pahang State Forestry Department quarters located near the landslide at the Kuala Lumpur-Karak Highway were rescued after losing contact due to the disaster last night.

Pahang State Fire and Rescue Department deputy chief Morni Mamat said one unit of the 10-unit quarters was affected after the main road connecting the quarters was inundated by mud.

He said all the victims were rescued including a mother who was still in the confinement period and were being sheltered at the mosque in Lentang for the time being. “Twelve firemen from Bentong, Karak and Genting Highlands were rushed to the scene to save the victims who were stuck in the quarters, soon after we receive a call at 6.30 pm.

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In NST Thursday Nov 12 edition #nst170

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Cops deny vehicles were buried in Karak Highway landslide – The Malaysian Insider http://www.rightrelevance.com/search/articles/hero?article=0a5a96fa942f930e774961ccd8fc18339bec668a&query=malaysia&taccount=malaysia_rr …

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Karak Highway landslide leaves motorists stranded http://asianbuzz.blogsite.org/2015/11/karak-highway-landslide-leaves-motorists-stranded/ …

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Karak Highway landslide: Motorists advised to use alternative routes http://asianbuzz.blogsite.org/2015/11/karak-highway-landslide-motorists-advised-to-use-alternative-routes/ …

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Contact the MHA at 1800-88-7752 for further information.

For traffic updates, follow the team at fb.startraffic.my or @mytraffic on Twitter, log on to http://www.startraffic.my or call 03-7725 1133.

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Landslide in #Malaysia http://bit.ly/1La5nQR  #KarakHighway #landslide #infographic #map

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The landslide took place at KM52.2 at Bukit Tinggi, blocking off all lanes in both directions.

The way to Genting and back is blocked.

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#Karaklandslide: KL-Karak landslide to be cleared by 10 am tomorrow Read More : http://www.nst.com.my/news/2015/11/updated-kl-karak-landslide-be-cleared-10-am-tomorrow …

BENTONG: Clearing works at the site of the landslide are expected to be completed by 10 am tomorrow, says the Works Ministry.

In a statement, the ministry said that was the earliest expected time for the landslide to be cleared.

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Laluan alternatif.

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KL-KARAK : Kenyataan Media

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By editor November 11, 2015 : 9:31 pm

http://www.pru14.tv/2015/11/11/video-tanah-runtuh-di-karak/?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter

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Are you already on the highway?

Follow these instructions on how to get out of the stretch:

– Motorists from Kuantan are advised to use an alternative route to the Bentong exit.

– Those travelling from Kuala Lumpur are advised to follow the Genting Sempah exit.

– Motorists from Kuala Lumpur can make a U-turn at KM29.3.3 while those from Kuantan can exit Karak via Bahau.

– Do not use the emergency lanes, which are reserved for emergency vehicles. This can hinder the passage of rescue equipment and personnel.

– Those in need of assistance can contact the MHA at 1800-88-7752 for further information.

http://www.malaysiandigest.com/frontpage/29-4-tile/578546-trapped-along-the-kl-karak-highway-here-s-what-you-can-do.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=malaysiandigest

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Lebuhraya Karak this evening. Shocked.

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Four vehicles trapped under KL-Karak highway mudslide unearthed http://english.astroawani.com/malaysia-news/four-vehicles-trapped-under-kl-karak-highway-mudslide-unearthed-80467 …

KUALA LUMPUR: Four vehicles which were buried under the mudslide at the Kuala Lumpur-Karak Highway this evening have been unearthed.

Pahang Fire and Rescue Department deputy director Morni Mamat said the eight passengers who were initially trapped in the vehicles have been rescued.

No casualties have been reported in this incident, he added.

http://english.astroawani.com/malaysia-news/four-vehicles-trapped-under-kl-karak-highway-mudslide-unearthed-80467

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Berita Harian ‏@bharianmy 6m6 minutes ago

KEADAAN kesesakan di Lebuhraya Karak sekarang.

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BOMBA ‏@bombaJBPM 11m11 minutes ago

LAPORAN AWAL KEJADIAN TANAH RUNTUH DI KM 58 L/RAYA KARAK-KL #BOMBA

azharhamid ‏@cura_alsaban 6m6 minutes ago

#retweet : 501Awani Banjir Lumpur Karak: Visual langsung dari lokasi bersama HaritsKarev pukul 11 malam ini.

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Landslide, total shutdown highway karak, sial haha

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Fire trucks have difficulty reaching KL-#KarakHighway landslide site http://bit.ly/1PoG7hM 

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“Several vehicles” buried in landslide on KL-#KarakHighway: Reports http://bit.ly/1PoG7hM 

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JUST IN: Landslide on #Malaysia highway that leads to Genting buries cars, blocks all lanes http://bit.ly/1O3i7xq 

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Malaysiandigest.com

KUALA LUMPUR: A major landslide struck KM52.5 of the KL-Karak Highway at approximately 6.45pm today, cutting off both sides of the highway.

As of 8.30pm, the roads have remained impassable to traffic. Highway authorities have deployed excavation vehicles to clear the roads.

The Malaysian Highway Authority as well as police have also urged motorists who plan to use the highway to postpone their travel plans.

http://www.malaysiandigest.com/frontpage/29-4-tile/578546-trapped-along-the-kl-karak-highway-here-s-what-you-can-do.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=malaysiandigest

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SD

Star

Wednesday November 11, 2015 MYT 9:04:50 PM

Karak Highway traffic diverted through Bahau due to landslide

by danial albakri

PETALING JAYA: Drivers travelling between Kuala Lumpur and Kuantan will be diverted to through Bahau as the Karak Highway has been blocked by a landslide that is blocking all lanes in both directions.

“The only route that people from the east coast can come into KL is via Bahau,” said Priscilla Patrick, head of traffic from the Star Radio Media Group.

Drivers coming from the east coast will have to exit off at Gambang, head to Muadzam Shah, then to Bahau, and then through Kuala Pilah to come back up to Kuala Lumpur.

The Malaysian Highway Authority (LLM) tweeted that drivers coming from Kuala Lumpur can make a U-turn at KM29.3 of the highway, while those coming from Kuantan to exit the highway and take Jalan Bahau instead.

“Bentong police confirmed a lot of trees have come crashing from that forest at Lentang, on the trunk roads and on this road as well,” said Priscilla.

“So the access between KL and the east coast and the Karak highway is a no go,” she added.

http://www.thestar.com.my/News/Nation/2015/11/11/Karak-landslide-traffic-diversion-bahau/

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Trapped along the KL-Karak Highway? Here’s what you can do Read More : http://www.nst.com.my/news/2015/11/trapped-along-kl-karak-highway-heres-what-you-can-do …

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Landslide at #KarakHighway in KL; cars reportedly buried http://bit.ly/1La5nQR 

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Landslide between Lentang & Bkt Tinggi on Karak highway happened just now. Please be careful. Use alternative road.

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Karak highway. Anyone plan trip KL-KTN today better reschedule. Sebarkan guys.

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Landslide brings traffic to standstill on Karak highway http://twib.in/l/ry85qGnp56E  | https://twibble.io 

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Landslide at Karak Highway; cars reportedly buried http://bit.ly/1HHRxVV 

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