Batang Kali landslide: No NGOs have permission to assist SAR operation, says Selangor Fire Chief


Datuk Norazam Khamis. -Bernamapic

HULU SELANGOR: Non-governmental organisations (NGOs) have not been given permission to help the Search and Rescue (SAR) operation at the Father's Organic Farm landslide site.

Selangor Fire and Rescue Department director Datuk Norazam Khamis said the department detected a photo that went viral on Friday (Dec 16) with the caption that a group of individuals from an NGO were permitted to enter the landslide location and assist in the SAR.

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