Volunteers and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) are not allowed to directly assist the search and rescue (SAR) operations underway at the landslide in Batang Kali as it is unsuitable for the public to be in the vicinity of the search location.

Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Acryl Sani Abdullah Sani (above) said the Fire and Rescue Department, as the agency heading the operation, would determine who is allowed into the search area to assist them.