Netizens post their condolences

Racing against time: Members of the Civil Defence Special Forces (Paspa) digging through thick mud and debris in the search and rescue operation for landslide victims at Father’s Organic Farm, Batang Kali. — Picture courtesy of Nadma Malaysia

PETALING JAYA: Malaysians took to social media to express their sympathy and condolences to the victims of the Batang Kali landslide and their loved ones.

Hashtags such as #TanahRuntuh, #BatangKali and #TragediBatangKali have been trending since the news broke early yesterday morning, as the affected campsite was on Jalan Batang Kali in Gohtong Jaya, Genting Highlands.On Instagram, there were more than 100,000 posts for each of the trending hashtags as of yesterday evening.