Cameron Highlands landslide victims identified as Myanmar nationals


A search and rescue operation for the four missing victims is underway. - Photo courtesy of Sinar Harian

PETALING JAYA: The five victims of the landslide early Friday (Jan 26) morning at Cameron Highlands have been identified as Myanmar nationals.

Cameron Highlands OCPD Deputy Supt Azri Ramli said that the first victim had been identified as Haphey, 36, who was found dead at about 3am on Friday, Malay language daily Sinar Harian reported.

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