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Malaysia landslide leaves 8 campers dead and dozens missing─── 05:29 Fri, 16 Dec 2022
A landslide that swept through a campsite in Malaysia early on Friday killed at least eight people. Search teams are scouring thick mud and downed trees for dozens still missing.
A total of 92 people were caught in the landslide and 53 had been found safe, according to a message on social media by the National Disaster Management Agency.
The landslide took place around 03:00 on Friday (19:00 GMT Thursday) just outside the hilly Genting Highlands, north of the capital Kuala Lumpur.
The landslide began on a slope about 30m higher than the campsite.
Pictures posted online by Malaysia's Civil Defence Force showed crews of helmeted workers clambering up uneven ground, past uprooted trees.
It's unclear what triggered the landslide - local media said there had been no heavy rains or earthquakes in the lead up to it.
The area is known for its resorts, waterfalls and natural beauty.
