THE search and rescue (SAR) operation to locate the remaining 12 victims of the landslide at Batang Kali resumed this morning after a short break.  

Due to unfavourable weather the police said that they had to stop the operations early this morning. 

Selangor Fire and Rescue Department director Norazam Khamis had said the SAR operation continued until 4am before its forced break. 

The authorities resumed the search around 7.30am with the SAR personnel in three zones.  

Among those involved in the SAR were K9 tracker dog units, the Emergency Medical Rescue Service from the Sentosa, Ampang, Pandan, Kota Anggerik, Kajang and Andalas Fire and Rescue stations, as well as the Special Tactical Operation and Rescue Team. 

Yesterday, Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said the death toll from the Batang Kali landslide was 21 victims. 

He said rescuers were still looking for 12 other victims and hoped that they were safe. 

The total number of people on the campsite, based on the registration record by the operator, was 94. 

So far, the authorities have rescued 54 people, with seven suffering injuries requiring hospital treatment. 

Natural Resources, Environment and Climate Change Minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad said the landslide was due to slope failure.  

According to the minister, based on the data received, there was a slope failure of 500m in length, 200m wide, and 8m deep. – December 17, 2022.