One dead, four buried in landslide in Malaysia

One man died and four others are feared dead following a landslide at a popular tourist destination in Malaysia’s Pahang state on Friday, local media reported.

Pahang Fire and Rescue Department Assistant Director Ismail Abdul Ghani said authorities received a distress call at 2:51 a.m. local time, and search and rescue operation is on, Malay Mail reported.

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“Based on preliminary information, there are three adult men and one adult woman still buried in the landslide,” he said.