A landslide in Malaysia has killed at least 23 people.

Six children were among the dead after the accident at a campsite near the town of Batang Kali north of the capital Kuala Lumpur, officials said on Saturday.

Ten other people are missing.

The likelihood of finding her alive is "extremely slim," said rescue team chief Norazam Khamis.

Rescue and salvage work continued in the muddy terrain on Saturday.

The landslide spilled the campsite near a farm early Friday morning.

According to the authorities, there were more than 90 people on site at the time of the accident, and 61 people had been rescued.

According to official information, the farm did not have a license to operate a campsite.

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim visited the scene of the accident on Friday evening and promised financial aid for the families of the dead and injured.

Landslides are not uncommon in Malaysia after heavy rains, especially at this time of year.

Landslides occur again and again after periods of bad weather.

However, no heavy rains had been recorded in Batang Kali before the accident.

The Malaysian government has enacted strict laws for building on the hillside.

In March, four people died after a landslide caused by heavy rainfall buried their homes in a Kuala Lumpur suburb.