The landslide happened at a campsite near an organic farm in Gohtong Jaya, Batang Kali.
It is estimated that as many as 100 people were at a camping site near the Father Organic Farm in Batang Kali early this morning, where a landslide occurred.According to Bernama, eight people are confirmed dead, while 60 have been rescued as of 9.15 am.
Based on initial reports, a landslide that occurred on the side of the road near Father Organic Farm hit a camping site. The height of the ruins is estimated to be 30 meters with a estimated collapse area of one acre . Astro Awani quoted Communications and Digital Minister Fahmi Fadzil saying that the prime minister personally conveyed the matter when he contacted him this morning.
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