Saudi king, crown prince offer condolences to Malaysian monarch, PM after landslide

Saudi Arabia's King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman have offered condolences to the King of Malaysia and the Prime Minister following a landslide. (SPA)
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Updated 18 December 2022
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Saudi king, crown prince offer condolences to Malaysian monarch, PM after landslide

  • At least 24 people died after a landslide tore through a campsite early on Friday

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia's King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman have offered condolences to the King of Malaysia and the Prime Minister following a landslide in the state of Selangor, which resulted in deaths, injuries and missing persons, Saudi Press Agency reported on Sunday.

The search for missing campers caught in the deadly landslide at an unlicensed campsite continued for a third day on Sunday, with the fire department saying the chance of finding survivors is slim.

At least 24 people died after a landslide tore through a campsite early on Friday while campers slept in tents at Batang Kali, a popular hilly area about 50km (30 miles) north of capital Kuala Lumpur.

Of the 94 people caught in the landslide, 61 were safe and nine still missing, the Selangor state fire and rescue department said. Those killed included seven children.


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  • Among the Kingdom’s most notable humanitarian achievements is the Saudi Separation of Conjoined Twins Program, launched in 1990, which has gained regional and international recognition for its excellence

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia continues to consolidate its leading role in international humanitarian work, embodying the values of generosity and human solidarity through wide-ranging relief efforts across the globe. 
Since its inception, the Kingdom has provided more than $142 billion in humanitarian, development, and charitable assistance and implemented 8,457 projects in 173 countries worldwide.
 The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center was established in 2015, with the aim to boost transparency, impartiality, and professionalism. 
Its work extends beyond the provision of emergency assistance to include empowering affected communities and enhancing their capacity to recover from crises, reflecting the Kingdom’s enduring commitment to sustainable humanitarian impact. 

Among the Kingdom’s most notable humanitarian achievements is the Saudi Separation of Conjoined Twins Program, launched in 1990, which has gained regional and international recognition for its excellence.