Ampang landslide: Area declared disaster zone, residents in 48 homes ordered to vacate


The landslide area in Taman Bukit Permai, Kuala Lumpur. – FAIHAN GHANI/The Star

KUALA LUMPUR: Authorities have ordered the evacuation of 48 houses in the vicinity of the landslide area in Taman Bukit Permai, Ampang here.

“This area has been declared as a disaster zone in case there is further soil movement,” said Selangor Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari.

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