Batang Kali landslide: Search and rescue ops resumes for 12 remaining victims

BATANG KALI: The search and rescue (SAR) operation to look for the remaining 12 victims at the ill-fated campsite which was hit by a landslide here has resumed on Saturday morning (Dec 17).

Police on Friday (Dec 16) said they had halted the operations around midnight due to unfavourable weather.

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Rescuers resumed the search around 7.30am on Saturday.

Large numbers of local and international media personnel were also seen at the site.

The death toll currently stood at 21. A total of 61 people had been rescued.

Among those involved in the SAR were K9 tracker dog units, the Emergency Medical Rescue Service from the Sentosa, Ampang, Pandan, Kota Anggerik, Kajang dan Andalas Fire and Rescue stations, as well as the Special Tactical Operation and Rescue Team.

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The SAR efforts were split into three zones - Sector A Hill View, Sector B, Farm View, and Sector C Riverside, with focus now given to Sector A and Sector B.

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim had announced a RM10,000 aid for the next-of-kin of the deceased and RM1,000 for other victims.