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Malaysian landslide buries orphanage children Malaysian landslide buries orphanage children
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A landslide has hit an orphanage near the Malaysian capital, Kuala Lumpur, killing at least 12 people, many of them children, officials say. Landslides have hit an orphanage near the Malaysian capital, Kuala Lumpur, killing at least 12 people, many of them children, officials say.
Rescuers saved nine people from the Hidayah Madrasah al-Taqwa orphanage in the district of Hulu Langat.Rescuers saved nine people from the Hidayah Madrasah al-Taqwa orphanage in the district of Hulu Langat.
But they said four children were still missing, buried under the mud.But they said four children were still missing, buried under the mud.
Rain has been hampering the work of rescue teams, who have been using bulldozers, spades and their bare hands to try to reach survivors.Rain has been hampering the work of rescue teams, who have been using bulldozers, spades and their bare hands to try to reach survivors.
A total of 20 children and five adult carers were taking part in an event in a tent at the orphanage - which is located on a slope - when it was hit by two landslides.
Officials say those known to have been killed include 10 students and two adults.
Earlier reports had put the number of dead at 14.Earlier reports had put the number of dead at 14.
The orphanage is located on a slope. Heavy rainfall is likely to have caused the landslide, police say. Che Rosli Che Mat, an opposition lawmaker, told AFP news agency: "The landslide happened very fast. Only a few children managed to escape."
Che Rosli Che Mat, an opposition lawmaker, told AFP news agency the disaster had occurred while the children had been practising the traditional Malay drums under a tent near a steep slope. Opposition politicians told the BBC that many trees had been been cut down in the area, to make way for development schemes.
"The landslide happened very fast. Only a few children managed to escape," he said.
Police told people in nearby houses to leave the area amid concerns of further landslides.Police told people in nearby houses to leave the area amid concerns of further landslides.