KOTA KINABALU, April 6 -- The State Works Ministry is investigating the recent incident where a boulder fell on Jalan Buli Sim-Sim in Sandakan.

State Works Minister Datuk Ir Shahelmey Yahya said he is following the case through social media and is awaiting the full report from the State Works Department (JKR).

Shahelmey explained that every time incidents such as falling rocks or landslides occur, JKR through its district engineers, and concession companies if applicable, will activate the Emergency Response Team and implement safety measures at the affected location.

At the same time, they will also try to ensure that the flow of traffic is unaffected and can be traversed safely, he said, adding that while the main probable cause of t...