45 evacuated after landslide at anti-graft academy

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Academy (Maca) yesterday emptied its premises and transferred out 45 people after a landslide occurred at the main entrance at around 1.30pm.

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) said in a statement last night that 22 officers, 16 cleaning crew and seven quarters residents, including the families of officers, were moved to a safe area.

"The evacuation was on the advice of the fire department and will continue until the affected area is declared safe. 

"As of now, Maca is ready for further instructions from the authorities and will make more announcements in the future.

"Maca is asking the public to not speculate and to give the authorities the opportunity to investigate the cause of the landslide," MACC said.

The landslide, measuring 30.48 by 36.57 sq m, destroyed a small control post although no injuries were reported.