Perak govt denies neglecting welfare of quarry landslide victims' families

The Perak state government has denied allegations of neglect in the provision of welfare assistance to the families of two victims who are believed to be trapped under the debris of a limestone quarry landslide at Keramat Pulai, Jalan Simpang Pulai-Cameron Highlands.

Menteri Besar Saarani Mohamad (above) said his special officer and Kinta district officer Meor Hezbullah Meor Abd Malik had channelled various forms of assistance to the families of the two victims since the incident occurred last Tuesday.

"I also received information that...