15 more bodies from Batang Kali landslide identified

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A civilian place a bouquet of flowers in front of Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan Cina Mun Choong as a sign of sympathy for the 20 teachers and families from the school, who were victims of the Batang Kali landslide.

KUALA LUMPUR: Fifteen more bodies recovered from the landslide location at the Father’s Organic Farm campsite in Gohtong Jaya, have been identified as at 1pm today.

Of the 24 bodies recovered so far, 21 have been identified.

The National Disaster Management Agency (NADMA) said the identification process was conducted using three methods, namely DNA, finger printing test, and identification through facial features, unique bodily marks or personal belongings.

“The post-mortem on all 24 bodies has been carried out. The identification process for three more bodies is still being conducted,” it said in a statement.

Meanwhile, two of those injured were being treated at Selayang Hospital, one was admitted to Kuala Lumpur Hospital and two were discharged yesterday after getting treatment at Selayang Hospital.

“Information on the latest developments concerning victims of the tragedy will be announced from time to time after being verified by the agencies responsible,” it said.

In the landslide at 2.42am on Friday, a section of a slope measuring 300m long and 70m high came crashing down onto the campsite.

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The dead identified so far:
1. Lim Wei Xin (36, female)
2. Hong Mei Jing (38, female)
3. Nurul Azwani Kamaruzaman (31, female)
4. Lai Lee Yin (37, female)
5. Tong Kai En (9, male)
6. Lai Lee Koon (44, female)
7. Ka Kok Boon (43, male)
8. Zech Loh Qi Yi (7, male)
9. Eng Huai Yi (12, female)
10. Eng Choon Wen (43, male)
11. Ng Yee Tong (11, female)
12. Ka Sin Ya Vanya (6, female)
13. Lam Sook Man (37, female)
14. Wong Kim Yap (34, male)
15. Fong Choy Kee (43, female)
16. Liu Pei Si (44, female)
17. Daniel Khor Yen (5, male)
18. Chin Su King (36, female)
19. Lai Chee Sam (33, male)
20. Wong Zi Hang (1, male)
21. Gain Choo Yin (35, female)

Victims taken to hospitals:
1. Yam Lee Yen (41, female, discharged from Selayang Hospital on Dec 17)
2. Ng Wei Lun (13, male, discharged on from Kuala Kubu Baru Hospital on Dec 16)
3. Mg Tan (34, male, discharged from Kuala Kubu Bharu Hospital on Dec 16)
4. Sandy Cheah Hui Kein (32, female, discharged from Kuala Kubu Bharu Hospital on Dec 16)
5. Tan Ei Ein (43, female, still in Selayang Hospital ward)
6. Choo Wai Lun (34, male, discharged from Selayang Hospital on Dec 17)
7. Ling Zi Xuan (19, male, still in Kuala Lumpur Hospital ward)
8. Loh Teng Shu (44, male, still in Selayang Hospital ward) – BERNAMA

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