THE Bukit Larut hill resort in Taiping has been closed to the public following a landslide after a heavy rain at 3pm yesterday. 

According to a statement shared via Bukit Larut’s management’s Facebook account, the landslide also caused the main route to be blocked by fallen trees at Km10 of the road. 

“Following this incident, the resort area has been completely closed to all activity. We will inform and update the period of this closure after the level of safety has been assessed by the Public Works Department (PWD),” said the statement. 

Several photos were shared on Facebook showing another landslide on the road near Tea Garden Bukit Larut. 

Following the incident, PWD has taken immediate safety measures by installing tarp to cover the collapsed area to prevent further erosion. – Bernama, January 13, 2023.