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Landslide Disaster in Malaysia

Landslides are a recurring natural disaster in Malaysia, with the nation's hilly landscapes and tropical climate making it particularly vulnerable. Heavy rainfall, especially during the monsoon season, often triggers these devastating events, which can result in significant loss of life, damage to property, and disruption of communities.

Public awareness and preparedness are crucial in mitigating the impact of landslides. Many landslides are exacerbated by human activities, such as deforestation, improper land use, and unregulated construction on unstable slopes. It is essential for communities to recognize early warning signs, such as cracks in the ground or unusual water flow patterns, and to heed evacuation orders promptly.

Raising awareness about the causes and risks of landslides can save lives. The public should be educated on proper land management practices, the importance of maintaining natural vegetation on slopes, and the need for building regulations that prioritize safety in landslide-prone areas. By working together, communities, authorities, and individuals can reduce the risk and protect themselves from the devastating effects of landslides in Malaysia.

11 Dec 1993

Ulu Kelang, Selangor

48 Deaths

One of the three condominium blocks of Highland Towers collapsed after ten days of continuous rain. The increased underground water flow was said to have weakened the foundation it was built on, ultimately causing the collapse after being struck by a landslide in Taman Hillview, Selangor.

Source: Remembering the Highland Towers tragedy

30 Jun 1995

Karak Highway

20 Deaths

A landslide occurred about 200 meters from the Karak junction on a road leading to Genting Highlands during heavy rain, hitting vehicles on the slippery roadway.

Source: MALAYSIA: KUALA LUMPUR: MUDSLIDE KILLS AT LEAST 20 PEOPLE

29 Aug 1996

Orang Asli village of Post Dipang in Kampar, Perak

44 Deaths

The mudslide happened as a result of heavy rainfall, which weakened the soil, making it prone to collapse or sliding. Continuous rain triggered an avalanche of mud, logs, and uprooted trees, which destroyed 30 houses in Pos Dipang and a Chinese village downstream of Sungai Dipang.

Source: Survivors recollect the Pos Dipang mudslide tragedy after 27 years

26 Dec 1996

Keningau, Sabah

302 Deaths

Tropical Storm Greg struck the northwest coast of Sabah, Malaysia, bringing heavy rainfall, winds exceeding 70 km/h, and widespread flooding. The storm caused a massive debris flow that wiped out several villages

Source: Malaysia Tropical Storm Situation Report No. 1

20 Nov 2002

Taman Hillview, Selangor

8 Deaths

A bungalow collapsed in a landslip in Taman Hillview, Ampang. The hillside bungalow was located less than 300 meters from the site of the Highland Towers, which also toppled due to a landslide on December 11, 1993.

Source: Tragedi gelinciran tanah Taman Hillview

6 Dec 2008

Bukit Antarabangsa, Selangor

4 Deaths

The tragedy was one of the significant landslides in the area, highlighting the ongoing risks of landslides in hilly residential areas. The incident led to increased scrutiny of hillside developments and the need for better slope management and safety measures.

Source: 4 maut, tanah runtuh di Bkt Antarabangsa

21 May 2011

Hulu Langat, Selangor

16 Deaths

Unusually heavy rain over three days weakened the soil structure, leading to a landslide that struck the Hidayah Madrasah Al-Taqwa Orphanage in Hulu Langat.

Source: PWD: Weak soil structure cause of Hulu Langat landslide

5 June 2015

Mount Kinabalu, Sabah

18 Deaths

A 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck Mount Kinabalu in Sabah in 2015, triggering a landslide that sent rocks and boulders tumbling down.

Source: Sabah earthquake a 2015 shock for the nation

21 Oct 2017

Tanjung Bungah, Penang

11 Deaths

The landslide at the hill slope project claimed the lives of 11 workers. The findings of the Commission of Inquiry revealed that the slope failure was a man-made tragedy that could have been entirely prevented.

Source: Tanjung Bungah landslide a man-made tragedy, says Commission of Inquiry

10 Nov 2020

Banjaran Hotsprings Retreat, Perak

2 Deaths

The hilly region has been experiencing heavy rains which have softened the soil around the resort and believed to have triggered the landslide.

Source: Two dead after landslide strikes luxury resort in Perak

10 Mar 2022

Taman Bukit Teratai, Selangor

4 Deaths

Torrential rains lasting 30 minutes caused a nearby hill to erode, sending tons of soil mixed with water crashing down onto a row of houses.

Source: Four killed in Malaysia landslide due to 'unusual' heavy rains

16 Dec 2022

Batang Kali, Selangor

31 Deaths

The landslide was triggered when a slope above the campsite collapsed, sending an initial deluge of earth and mud crashing down. The debris that accumulated at the base of the slope then gave way, triggering a second landslide that swept through the entire campsite.

Source: A year after 31 died in landslide near Genting Highlands, wounds remain raw and questions unanswered

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