By Nasuha Badrul Huzaini
SHAH ALAM, Dec 25 — Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari expressed his appreciation and thanks to the Search and Rescue teams who were involved in the Batang Kali landslide incident.
“Thank you so much to those who have been involved in the search and rescue operations of the Batang Kali landslide incident.
“Your hard work and sacrifices are truly appreciated. May you be under the protection of Allah SWT,” he said on Facebook, today.
The landslide that hit at 2.42am December 16 claimed the lives of 31 victims, while 61 victims survived. A total of 92 victims were reported to have been involved in the incident.
The SAR operations are being jointly carried out by the police’s K9 unit and the Emergency Medical Rescue Services (EMRS) from the Bukit Sentosa, Ampang, Pandan, Kota Anggerik, Kajang and Andalas Fire and Rescue Stations (BBP) as well as the Special Tactical Rescue Operations Team (STORM).
