KEMABONG, Jan. 6 -- Heavy rains caused multiple landslides along the road to Kampung Tinura on Sunday night, cutting off residents from Kemabong town and Tenom.

Villager Usup Antawor said about 10 landslides blocked the road completely up to the Bakuku junction. Power poles also collapsed, disrupting electricity and communication lines.

He had to walk two kilometres to get a mobile signal to alert authorities.

The Public Works Department (JKR) began clearing the roads after a site visit by Tenom MP Riduan Rubin, Tenom District Officer Alexander Liew, Kemabong Assistant District Officer Zakariah Jamal, security forces and relevant agencies.

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