The embassy’s Information, Social and Cultural Coordinator, Agus Badrul Jamal said two Indonesians had been identified as among the 14 victims involved in the landslide.
“The Consulate General of Indonesia in Penang has met with a family member of the victim. I am waiting for the arrival of the family members of the other victims,” he said when contacted by Bernama, here today.
Agus said he was also still awaiting information about the victims from the Consulate General, who was coordinating work at the scene.
“I am in regular contact with the Consulate General’s Office in Penang and will provide information after obtaining it,” he added.
Fourteen people are believed to be buried alive in the 8.57am landslide today. Three bodies were recovered from the rubble and one victim was found injured.