‘Campsite was unlicensed’


On the scene: Fire and Rescue Department personnel standing by to search for survivors of the landslide in Batang Kali.

HULU SELANGOR: The operator of the campsite where a landslide trapped more than 100 people was only licensed to run an organic farm and had no business allowing people to stay there.

The operator, Father’s Organic Farm, now faces stern action and could be jailed for three years or be hit with a RM50,000 fine.

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