A landslide has killed at least five children and is feared to have buried several more after hitting an orphanage near Malaysia's capital Kuala Lumpur.
Six children have been pulled out with injuries after the landslide, which took place at about 1430 (0630 GMT) on Saturday. A local lawmaker said the area had suffered heavy rain for two days. About 100 people, including emergency officials, are involved in the rescue effort, he said.
The incident occurred at the Children's Hidayah Madrasah al-Taqwa orphanage in the district of Hulu Langat, south of Kuala Lumpur.
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.
"The landslide happened very fast. Only a few children managed to escape," he said. A district police officer told AP news agency that continuing rains were hampering rescue operations.
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