Continuous heavy rain has led to landslides at some locations across the East-West Highway from Jeli in Kelantan to Gerik, Perak, covering half of the road in some places.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has announced an additional allocation of RM30 million for upgrading the East-West Highway linking Gerik to Jeli.
Despite warm reception from many, his visit stirred controversy among Liverpool supporters, who have not forgiven his move to Manchester United in 2009
