A landslide killed at least 21 people, including children, while they slept in their tents at an unlicensed campsite in Malaysia, officials have said, as search teams scoured thick mud and downed trees for survivors
The landslide in Selangor state bordering the capital, Kuala Lumpur, occurred before 3 am local time, tearing down a hillside into an organic farm that officials said was operating the campsite illegally.The disaster struck about 50 km north of Kuala Lumpur in Batang Kali, just outside the popular hilltop area of Genting Highlands, known for its resorts, waterfalls and natural beauty.
"We could bring nothing at all as we urgently ran ... We are asking around where to get shelter and food." There were 94 people caught in the landslide but 61 were safe, with 12 missing, according to the Malaysia National Disaster Management Agency. Its owners were allowed to operate organic farms, but had not applied for licences to run three campsites on the property, Local Government Development Minister Nga Kor Ming told reporters.
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