KUALA LUMPUR: Twenty-six of the 27 people linked to Mun Choong Chinese Primary School who were caught in last Friday's landslide at Father's Organic Farm in Batang Kali, have been confirmed dead and one child remains unaccounted for.
The school's Parent-Teacher Association head, U Chin Ong said the Year Five pupil was the son of the canteen owner.
"There were 26 victims, including six teachers and canteen workers. Other victims were friends or family.
"Everyone who died has been located. The only person still missing is a boy in Year Five. A memorial service would be held for the victims of the landslide, but we have to wait because some families are still arranging funerals.
"Because they (canteen workers) are part of this school, we couldn't ignore them. (Once this finding is done), we will arrange for a memorial ceremony at the school for teachers and the canteen workers," she said after receiving a donation of RM50,000 from Gadang Holdings Bhd at the school today.
Chin Ong thanked Gadang Holdings and other donors for their contributions.
"We have no idea how much had been donated by other people or businesses, but Gadang Holdings has given us a huge sum.
"We got a significant amount of support. From Malaysia and Singapore, we received a lot of donations," she said.
She said the school had not authorised any non-governmental organisation (NGO) to collect funds for the family members of victims.
"We are not involved with any NGOs, but we are aware that certain NGOs have raised money using the name of the school."
Gadang Holdings chief of human capital and support services Jenny Wai said the tragedy was unfortunate and keenly felt by staff of the company.
"News of this tragedy had a significant impact, and since some of our staff had sent their kids to this school, we decided to help.
"In fact, there have been teachers who served as the support system for families. These families must have felt the loss."