GUA MUSANG: The Jalan Gua Musang-Jeli stretch at KM 35 near Kampung Jerek heading towards Jelawang has been closed to all vehicles following a 15-metre-long land subsidence last night. Gua Musang district police chief Supt Sik Choon Foo stated that the closure was necessary due to safety concerns.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the incident was likely caused by continuous rain since yesterday afternoon. The Public Works Department (JKR) conducted monitoring and assessments last night, which resulted in the decision to close the road. Authorities are particularly worried about underground water movement and are currently awaiting a detailed evaluation from JKR to determine whether the road can be deemed safe for use.

Supt Sik Choon Foo advised motorists to use an alternative route via Jalan Jelawang-Sungai Sam to reach Gua Musang. Early signs of the subsidence were detected at 10 am yesterday, but the road was initially kept open as it was still passable at that time. Precautionary measures, including the
placement of warning cones and landslide warning signs, were implemented to alert road users. Continuous monitoring will be carried out to prevent any untoward incidents.