MACC's 12 recommendations to avoid another Bertam Valley tragedy
MACC has recommended the Pahang State Government to review the policy of granting Temporary Occupation Licence (TOL) to restrict illegal land exploration in Cameron Highlands.
Sun Nov 09 2014
Water level at Sultan Abu Bakar Dam back to normal - Police
Cameron Highlands police chief, DSP Wan Zahari Wan Busu said the water level has stabilised after the heavy intermittent rain stopped last night.
Sun Nov 09 2014
Landslide victims's wife says husband's fears came true
The wife of a landslide victim in Bertam Valley here feels the fears of her husband, Hanipan Saroni, about the heavy rains on Nov 5 came true when he was buried alive.
Sun Nov 09 2014
SPM candidate makes do at flood relief centre in Bertam Valley
Despite the noise and chaos in a flood relief centre, Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Ringlet student Nora Nadia Asmadi, 17, is determined to continue preparing for her Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia exam.
Sat Nov 08 2014
Sungai Bertam to be deepened next month - Palanivel
Improvement works including deepening and repairing the banks of Sungai Bertam will begin next month, said Natural Resource and Environment Minister Datuk Seri G Palanivel.
Sat Nov 08 2014
Bertam Valley mud floods
The search and rescue operations today will be focused at the Bertam Valley, the area worst hit in Cameron Highlands.
Sat Nov 08 2014
Mud flood: Victims discouraged to return home due to weather uncertainties
Flood victims in Bertam Valley, Cameron Highlands are not allowed to return home yet following uncertain weather in the highlands and the high water level at the Sultan Abu Bakar Dam.
Sat Nov 08 2014
Mud Floods: Two more bodies recovered, death toll rises to five
Two more victims were unearthed on Friday, raising the number of fatalities due to the Bertam Valley disaster to five.
Fri Nov 07 2014
Location of the landslide where victims were buried dangerous
The search mission was difficult and dangerous because the gradient of the slopes in the operations area was between 70 and 80 degrees.
Fri Nov 07 2014
Mud floods: TNB forced to release water in stages
TNB was forced to release water in stages as the water level in the Sultan Abu Bakar dam in Cameron Highlands rose sharply and reached a critical level within a short time.
Fri Nov 07 2014
RM40 million needed to upgrade Bertam River - Palanivel
The allocation is needed to deepen the river and to develop infrastructure including cleaning the nearby settlement areas and tree-planting.
Thu Nov 06 2014
Mud flood: Last year's tragedy helps make action plan more structured
Lessons from last year's Bertam Valley mud floods tragedy have stimulated the rescue team to implement a more structured action plan.
Thu Nov 06 2014
PM extends condolences to mud flood victims
Datuk Seri Najib called on all parties concerned to be more careful and alert of any eventuality due to the current rainy season.
Thu Nov 06 2014
Cameron Highlands still safe to visit - Homestay operator
Homestay operators from Tanah Rata and Brinchang hope visitors will not cancel their reservations following the mud floods at Bertam Valley.
Thu Nov 06 2014
23 SPM candidates affected by Bertam Valley disaster
The candidates found it difficult to sit for the SPM examination as their homes were affected by the disaster.
Thu Nov 06 2014