{
  "id": 6848251,
  "title": "Lorong kiri KM263.6 Lebuhraya PLUS dekat Terowong Menora ditutup",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/lorong-kiri-km263-6-lebuhraya-plus-dekat-terowong-menora-ditutup",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-12T02:12:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/bahasa/tempatan/2026/09/12/lorong-kiri-km263-6-lebuhraya-plus-dekat-terowong-menora-ditutup"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Road closure due to landslide near Terowong Menora on PLUS Highway KM263.6\n\nIPOH: A section of the left lane on the Kuala Lumpur-Johor highway, also known as the Lebuhraya PLUS, has been closed off at KM263.6 due to a landslide that occurred yesterday evening, according to a statement from Police Chief Alwi Zainal Abidin. The closure, which spans from KM262.8 to KM263.8, is approximately one kilometer long and has been implemented as a precautionary measure. Traffic flow is being monitored continuously, and adjustments may be made based on the evolving situation at the site. CCTV cameras installed in the area near the vista point will be focused on the incident location to ensure ongoing monitoring of the landslide and traffic flow on the highway. Police, PLUS Malaysia Bhd, and relevant agencies are continuing to monitor the situation to ensure the safety of highway users. The police advise motorists to drive cautiously, obey safety instructions and road signs, and reduce speed when passing through the affected area. Yesterday, the Highways Authority announced that a landslide at KM263.6 on the Lebuhraya PLUS, southbound from Terowong Menora to Ipoh, caused a 15km traffic jam due to cleanup operations at the site.",
  "summary": "Polis berkata penutupan lorong itu sebagai langkah berjaga-jaga dan aliran trafik bertentangan belum diaktifkan ketika ini.",
  "key_points": [],
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "PLUS monitoring area hit by landslide near Menora Tunnel",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/plus-monitoring-area-hit-by-landslide-near-menora-tunnel",
        "published": "2026-09-12T00:15:26.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Vibes",
        "title": "Left lane closed at Menora Tunnel landslide site as safety precaution",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/left-lane-closed-at-menora-tunnel-landslide-site-as-safety-precaution",
        "published": "2026-09-12T01:46:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Landslide: Left lane at Km263.6 Plus highway near Menora Tunnel closed",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/landslide-left-lane-at-km263-6-plus-highway-near-menora-tunnel-closed",
        "published": "2026-09-12T02:04:22.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "NSE southbound lane near Menora Tunnel reopens after slope deemed safe",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/nse-southbound-lane-near-menora-tunnel-reopens-after-slope-deemed-safe",
        "published": "2026-09-12T09:31:10.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}