KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 16 — The number of deaths from the landslide at a campsite on the popular alternative road to Genting Highlands near Gohtong Jaya is 13, Health Minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa said.

In a press conference at the Selayang Hospital here, she said that the confirmed toll is as of 11am.

"The number of those who died as of now... 13 victims. As of now. Yes, as of 11am,” she said.

"The deceased, we have sent to the Sungai Buloh Hospital and some are still at the location and we will be coordinating with HKL especially because HKL will have a bigger capacity,” she added.

HKL refers to the Kuala Lumpur general hospital.

Dr Zaliha said her ministry had quickly roped in several other government clinics to provide medical aid to the victims after being alerted to the disaster.