Rescuers in Malaysia have called off the search for bodies after a landslide blanketed a campsite located just north of the capital Kuala Lumpur killed 31 people, officials said on Saturday. Speaking to news agency AFP, senior rescue official Hafisham Mohamad Noor said that the teams "found the last body, that of a boy."

"We found the last body, that of a boy. We will end our search and rescue operations," Noor said.&nbsp;

The campsite was located at an organic farm near Batang Kali in Selangor state. The landslide occurred in the early hours of December 16 when 92 campers, including dozens of children, were asleep.&nbsp;

The landslide came down from an estimated height of 30 metres above the campsite, and covered an area of about one acre, the fire and rescue department’s state director said on December 17, CNN reported.&nbsp;

Landslides are common in Malaysia post heavy rainfall which is regular at the end of the year. However, the campsite area did not see any heavy rainfall on the night of the disaster.&nbsp;

Nearly 700 personnel from different government agencies and the emergency services, trawled through mud and debris to search for survivors and bodies. All those killed in the landslide were Malaysian nationals. The victims included 11 children and 14 women.&nbsp;

On the other hand, 61 campers were rescued by the teams.&nbsp;

Authorities had earlier said that the organic farm did not have a licence to run a campsite and its operators will be punished if they broke the law.

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Rescuers in Malaysia have called off the search for bodies after a landslide blanketed a campsite located just north of the capital Kuala Lumpur killed 31 people, officials said on Saturday.

Rescuers in Malaysia have called off the search for bodies after a landslide blanketed a campsite located just north of the capital Kuala Lumpur killed 31 people, officials said on Saturday. Speaking to news agency AFP, senior rescue official Hafisham Mohamad Noor said that the teams "found the last body, that of a boy." "We found the last body, that of a boy. We will end our search and rescue operations," Noor said. The campsite was located at an organic farm near Batang Kali in Selangor state. The landslide occurred in the early hours of December 16 when 92 campers, including dozens of children, were asleep. The landslide came down from an estimated height of 30 metres above the campsite, and covered an area of about one acre, the fire and rescue department’s state director said on December 17, CNN reported. Landslides are common in Malaysia post heavy rainfall which is regular at the end of the year. However, the campsite area did not see any heavy rainfall on the night of the disaster. Nearly 700 personnel from different government agencies and the emergency services, trawled through mud and debris to search for survivors and bodies. All those killed in the landslide were Malaysian nationals. The victims included 11 children and 14 women. On the other hand, 61 campers were rescued by the teams. Authorities had earlier said that the organic farm did not have a licence to run a campsite and its operators will be punished if they broke the law. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

‘We found the last body’: Rescuers end Malaysia landslide search; peg final death toll at 31

The death toll due to the landslide at an unauthorised campsite in Malaysia has climbed to 25 including eight children. According to officials, the remains of a young girl were recovered on Tuesday night.&nbsp;Local police chief Suffian Abdullah said on Wednesday that the girl was found five metres below the ground, adding she was believed to be between the age of&nbsp;six and 10, said a report by news agency AFP.&nbsp;Addressing a press conference, the police chief said that when the victim was found, she was dressed in pink pants and shirt, sleepwear. Her death has taken the toll to 25.&nbsp;

The landslide, which occurred in the early hours of December 16, hit the campsite located at an organic farm near Batang Kali in Selangor state, just north of Malaysia's capital city Kuala Lumpur.

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A day later, the fire and rescue department’s state director said that the landslide came down from an estimated height of 30 metres above the campsite, and covered an area of about one acre, according to a report by CNN.

Eight people are still reported to be missing.&nbsp;More than 600 personnel from teams led by the fire and rescue department and the police force are involved in the search and rescue operations, AFP reported.

There were more than 90 people at the campsite when the landslide struck, officials said on Wednesday, adding that over 60 campers were found safe or rescued.&nbsp;

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Authorities said the organic farm (where the campsite was located) did not have a licence to run a campsite and its operators will be punished if they broke the law.

Landslides are common in Malaysia post heavy rainfall that is regular at the end of the year. However, the campsite area did not see any heavy rainfall on the night of the disaster.&nbsp;

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The death toll due to the landslide at an unauthorised campsite in Malaysia has climbed to 25 including eight children. According to officials, the remains of a young girl were recovered on Tuesday night.

The death toll due to the landslide at an unauthorised campsite in Malaysia has climbed to 25 including eight children. According to officials, the remains of a young girl were recovered on Tuesday night. Local police chief Suffian Abdullah said on Wednesday that the girl was found five metres below the ground, adding she was believed to be between the age of six and 10, said a report by news agency AFP. Addressing a press conference, the police chief said that when the victim was found, she was dressed in pink pants and shirt, sleepwear. Her death has taken the toll to 25. The landslide, which occurred in the early hours of December 16, hit the campsite located at an organic farm near Batang Kali in Selangor state, just north of Malaysia's capital city Kuala Lumpur. ALSO READ | New Malaysian state law to punish women for wearing men's clothing A day later, the fire and rescue department’s state director said that the landslide came down from an estimated height of 30 metres above the campsite, and covered an area of about one acre, according to a report by CNN. Eight people are still reported to be missing. More than 600 personnel from teams led by the fire and rescue department and the police force are involved in the search and rescue operations, AFP reported. There were more than 90 people at the campsite when the landslide struck, officials said on Wednesday, adding that over 60 campers were found safe or rescued. ALSO READ | Colombia: Landslide buries bus, at least 33 dead Authorities said the organic farm (where the campsite was located) did not have a licence to run a campsite and its operators will be punished if they broke the law. Landslides are common in Malaysia post heavy rainfall that is regular at the end of the year. However, the campsite area did not see any heavy rainfall on the night of the disaster. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Malaysia landslide: Minor girl’s body found, death toll climbs to 25; rescue operations continue

In the early hours of December 16th, a deadly landslide in Malaysia claimed lives of 24 people continuing with the rescue operation on the third consecutive day, whereabouts of nine campers are still unknown.

Malaysia landslide: Death toll reaches 24, nine campers still missing

A landslide at a campsite in Malaysia killed at least 16 people while they slept early on Friday, officials said. Search teams are wading through thick mud and downed trees to search for 17 more missing.&nbsp;

Nor Hisham Mohammad, director of the operations division at the fire and rescue department, told reporters that "as of 1 pm (0500 GMT), 16 victims have died. The search now is focused on the remaining 17."

The landslide occurred near the town of Batang Kali, just outside the capital Kuala Lumpur and near a mountain casino resort&nbsp;at about 3 am. It brought down a hillside into an organic farm that also offers camping facilities, the state fire and rescue department said in a statement.

Over 90 people were caught in the landslide and 61 of them have been found safe.&nbsp;According to Nga Kor Ming, the local government development minister,&nbsp;the "campsite is operating without a licence". Nga further said that the operators would be punished if found guilty by the court.

Teh Lynn Xuan, one of the campers, told Reuters that she was camping with 40 others when the landslide struck. She said one of her brothers died, while another is in the hospital.

"I heard a loud sound like thunder, but it was the rocks falling," she told Malay-language daily Berita Haria. "We felt the tents becoming unstable and soil was falling around us. Luckily, I was able to leave the tent and go to someplace safer. My mother and I managed to crawl out and save ourselves."

"I pray that the missing victims can be found safely soon," Malaysia's minister of natural resources, environment and climate change, Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad, tweeted on Friday morning. "The rescue team has been working since early. I'm going down there today."

News agency Bernama, citing the minister of home affairs, informed in a tweet that all campsites and water recreation areas around Batang Kali have been told to shut down immediately until further notice.

Norazam Khamis, the department's director, said the landslide fell from an estimated height of 30 metres (100 ft) above the campsite, and covered an area of about one acre (0.4 hectare).

Footage from local television showed the aftermath through a forested area beside a road.&nbsp;In images posted on social media, rescue workers can be seen clambering over thick mud, large trees and other debris.

Genting Highlands is a scenic hill country area in Batang Kali district, north of the capital, popular for its resorts and natural beauty. Selangor has witnessed landslides before, often attributed to forest and land clearance. Its rainy season right now in the region, but no heavy rain or earthquakes were recorded overnight.

A year ago, about 21,000 people were displaced by flooding from torrential rain in seven states across the country.

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A landslide at a campsite in Malaysia killed at least 16 people while they slept early on Friday, officials said. Search teams are wading through thick mud and downed trees to search for 17 more missing.

A landslide at a campsite in Malaysia killed at least 16 people while they slept early on Friday, officials said. Search teams are wading through thick mud and downed trees to search for 17 more missing. Nor Hisham Mohammad, director of the operations division at the fire and rescue department, told reporters that "as of 1 pm (0500 GMT), 16 victims have died. The search now is focused on the remaining 17." The landslide occurred near the town of Batang Kali, just outside the capital Kuala Lumpur and near a mountain casino resort at about 3 am. It brought down a hillside into an organic farm that also offers camping facilities, the state fire and rescue department said in a statement. Over 90 people were caught in the landslide and 61 of them have been found safe. According to Nga Kor Ming, the local government development minister, the "campsite is operating without a licence". Nga further said that the operators would be punished if found guilty by the court. Teh Lynn Xuan, one of the campers, told Reuters that she was camping with 40 others when the landslide struck. She said one of her brothers died, while another is in the hospital. "I heard a loud sound like thunder, but it was the rocks falling," she told Malay-language daily Berita Haria. "We felt the tents becoming unstable and soil was falling around us. Luckily, I was able to leave the tent and go to someplace safer. My mother and I managed to crawl out and save ourselves." "I pray that the missing victims can be found safely soon," Malaysia's minister of natural resources, environment and climate change, Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad, tweeted on Friday morning. "The rescue team has been working since early. I'm going down there today." News agency Bernama, citing the minister of home affairs, informed in a tweet that all campsites and water recreation areas around Batang Kali have been told to shut down immediately until further notice. Norazam Khamis, the department's director, said the landslide fell from an estimated height of 30 metres (100 ft) above the campsite, and covered an area of about one acre (0.4 hectare). Footage from local television showed the aftermath through a forested area beside a road. In images posted on social media, rescue workers can be seen clambering over thick mud, large trees and other debris. Genting Highlands is a scenic hill country area in Batang Kali district, north of the capital, popular for its resorts and natural beauty. Selangor has witnessed landslides before, often attributed to forest and land clearance. Its rainy season right now in the region, but no heavy rain or earthquakes were recorded overnight. A year ago, about 21,000 people were displaced by flooding from torrential rain in seven states across the country. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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