The operator of the campsite at Father’s Organic Farm in Batang Kali, Selangor that was hit by a deadly landslide last Friday has said he could not apply for a campsite licence because such a permit does not exist.

At a press conference held in Kuala Lumpur yesterday, campsite spokesperson Frankie Tan said he was told by various government entities, including the Agriculture Department, that there is no such licence the campsite operator could apply for.

“I once asked the officer if we need to apply for a campsite licence. The officer said...