Dato Sri Lee Kim Shin Inspects Miri Landslide Accident Site, Urges Residents to Evacuate Quickly to Ensure Safety

(Miri, 29th) Sarawak Minister of Transport Dato Sri Lee Kim Shin today inspected the site of the landslide accident at Kampung Lereng Bukit in Canada Hill, Miri. He stated that he has received a preliminary report about the incident and will hold an emergency meeting with the provincial office.

Minister Lee revealed that in this landslide accident, two houses collapsed, resulting in 5 fatalities and 5 rescues. The first house had 7 occupants; 4 were unfortunately killed, 2 were injured, and 1 is missing. In the second house, 5 people were involved, with 1 casualty. Currently, a 71-year-old woman named Fatimah is still missing.

The latest information indicates that 9 houses were affected during the landslide accident. Lee stated that he has discussed the response measures with the provincial office and suggested that surrounding residents evacuate to safe areas or evacuation centers as soon as possible. He emphasized that if the surrounding residents could have evacuated in time yesterday, the tragedy might have been avoided.

Lee also pointed out that the surrounding residents have been arranged to move to various evacuation centers in Miri, including the Red Crescent evacuation center, which currently accommodates 28 families, totaling 130 victims affected by the landslide. Relevant units will provide sufficient supplies and food to ensure their basic living needs.

Lee calls on residents to remain vigilant and pay attention to the safety guidelines issued by the authorities to ensure their own and their families' safety.