The victims of the landslide were identified by matching their DNA, finger prints or dental records, as well as by identification through the next of kin. (Bernama pic)
BATANG KALI: All 30 bodies recovered from the landslide location at the Father’s Organic Farm camping site in Gohtong Jaya, near here, have now been identified.
According to the National Disaster Management Agency (Nadma), their identities were obtained through four methods – by matching their DNA, fingerprints or dental records, as well as through identification by their next of kin.
The family or relatives had also confirmed the identities based on the personal belongings of the victims as well as any unique marks found on their body.
The post-mortem on the victims had also been carried out, and their remains were handed over to the families and relatives by Hospital Sungai Buloh’s forensics department.
“Any latest information concerning the victims will be updated from time to time after being verified by the agencies responsible,” Nadma said in a statement last night.
A total of 61 people survived the landslide tragedy, which occurred at 2.42am last Friday, while one victim is still unaccounted for.
The following are the identities of the 30 victims who perished in the incident:
Eng Huai Yi (12, female)
Eng Choon Wen (43, male)
Ka Kok Bun (43, male)
Ka Sin Ya, Vanya (6, female)
Fong Choy Kee (43, female)
Daniel Khor Yen (5, male)
Chin Su King (36, female)
Lai Chee Sam (33, male)
Lai See Tin (33, female)
Jonas Lai Ze Kai (2, male)
Giselle Lai Yu Xi (6, female)
Tong Kai En (9, male)
Lai Lee Koon (44, female)
Wong Kim Yap (34, male)
Wong Zi Hang (1, male)
Gain Choo Yin (35, female)
Wong Hao Yee (6, female)
Tai Jing Kay (7, male)
Tai Jing Rou (4, female)
Yu Siew Pay (34, female)
Tai Chang Lin (35, male)
Lim Wei Xin (36, female)
Hong Mei Jing (38, female)
Nurul Azwani Kamaruzaman (31, female)
Lai Lee Yin (37, female)
Zech Loh Qi Yi (7, male)
Ng Yee Tong (11, female)
Lam Sook Man (37, female)
Liu Pei Si (44, female)
Ng Chay Diok (67, male)
