After two days in the search and rescue (SAR) for victims of the landslide tragedy at Jalan Bukit Kukus, Paya Terubong here, four bodies were found, three were found safe while five others are feared to be still buried in the debris.

The operation involving over 200 rescue personnel from various agencies including the  the Special Tactical Operation and Rescue Unit (Storm) together with the Fire Department tracker dog (K9) unit was put on hold twice on the second day of the tragedy following heavy rains at the site.

The first time the SAR operation was stopped was at 4.45am. Operation resumed at 8 am but was halted again at 1.30pm before resuming at 4.35pm.

Penang Fire and Rescue Department director Saadon Moktar said the search and rescue operation had to stop following fears of land movements due to heavy rains in the area.

"The operation was temporarily suspended at 7pm today due to land movements and poor lighting but we hope to get back to work at 8am tomorrow.

- Bernama