In a Bernama report, Tenom fire and rescue department chief Zainal Sinsian said seven firemen and two fire engines were dispatched to the scene after receiving a report at 8.30am.

The firefighters arrived to find the group of six men, aged 29 to 42, in safe condition, though several vehicles were damaged by the landslide.

“We received a report that six men were trapped in the power house area, about 5km from the main fence of the building. The firemen went in on foot and found the victims.

“No casualties were reported. The building’s main fence was buried and several vehicles and motorcycles were damaged in the landslide,” he said.

He said the rescuers inspected the area to ensure the situation was safe before calling off operations at 9.30am.

“We also advised workers and members of the public not to enter the area,” he said.