KOTA KINABALU, March 9 – The Kota Kinabalu-Keningau-Tenom road is still closed to traffic following a landslide due to heavy rain in the area.

The Sabah Public Works Department (JKR) announced via a Facebook post that clearing work is currently underway.

However, the road has not yet been reopened due to the large scale of the landslide.

"Damage clearing work is currently underway. The road has not yet been reopened to traffic due to the large scale of the landslide," the statement said this morning.

As of 9.41am this morning, the road at CH154.600 / 144.700 is still blocked and no alternative roads are available for affected road users.

The Sabah Public Works Department will continue to update the road status from time to time to ensure the safety and smooth movement of users.