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New Straits Times
4 days ago
- General
- New Straits Times
Kiau Gap site stays open for families to remember Sabah earthquake victims
RANAU: The Kiau Gap View site, which honours the 18 lives lost during the June 5, 2015, earthquake, will remain open to families wishing to visit and hold private moments of remembrance. Sabah Parks Board of Trustees chairman Peter Lintar announced that no more formal memorial services will be held at the Kiau Gap site in the coming years. "You are not alone. "The memory of your loved ones lives on in our prayers and collective spirit," he said during the 10th Memorial Service held at the site, where a monument was erected in 2016 to honour the victims. He also said that Sabah Parks had consistently organised annual memorials since 2016 and expressed gratitude to all who have attended especially the families of the victims. The victims, including spirited schoolchildren from Singapore, were remembered as individuals taken too soon in a place meant to symbolise the beauty of nature. Their families were commended for their enduring resilience. During the ceremony, family members lit candles at exactly 7.15am the time the earthquake struck ten years ago and later laid flowers at the monument. "This is a day of reflection, remembrance, and strength for all of us. Mount Kinabalu, so majestic, became the backdrop to a tragedy that claimed 18 beloved lives. "The scars of that day remain deeply etched in the hearts of families, friends, the people of Sabah and Malaysia, as well as the international community who also felt its impact. "To those who lost loved ones, we understand that the pain never truly goes away. Ten years may heal physical wounds, but the longing for those we lost endures. "Thank you for the strength and courage you have shown over the years," he added. The memorial also paid tribute to the bravery and sacrifices of mountain guides, porters, rescue personnel, volunteers, and local villagers who played critical roles in the search and rescue operations. Since the tragedy, various initiatives have been implemented to improve safety and preparedness on the mountain. These include the formation of the Mountain Search and Rescue (MoSAR) unit, regular rescue simulation exercises, enhanced standard operating procedures (SOPs), better emergency protocols, and upgraded training and assessments for mountain guides. Public awareness campaigns have also been strengthened to improve disaster readiness. "We have learned the importance of humility in the face of nature's power and the need for efficient early warning systems and safe climbing practices." Among those present were Sabah Parks director Dr Maklarin Lakim; Sabah Fire and Rescue chief Mohd Pisar Aziz; Ranau district officer Tinus Manggam; Archbishop Datuk John Wong; and Ranau police representative Deputy Superintendent Ediansha Endal.
Daily Express
07-05-2025
- Health
- Daily Express
Woman rescued after fall on Mount Kinabalu trail
Published on: Wednesday, May 07, 2025 Published on: Wed, May 07, 2025 Text Size: Firefighters rescue the woman. - Pic by JBPM RANAU: A 41-year-old Malaysian woman was rescued after suffering a neck injury while descending Mount Kinabalu near KM6 on Wednesday morning. Emergency services received a call at 8.30am and dispatched six Mountain Search and Rescue (Mosar) personnel along with Parksar rangers to the scene. The rescue team stabilised the woman with a cervical collar before evacuating her using a Robinson stretcher to the Timpohon Gate. She was then transferred to a Health Ministry ambulance and taken to the hospital for further medical treatment. The operation was completed by 12.45pm. * Follow us on Instagram and join our Telegram and/or WhatsApp channel(s) for the latest news you don't want to miss. * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Yahoo
26-02-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
British climber dies while descending Malaysia's Mount Kinabalu
A British man in his 70s died while descending Mount Kinabalu, one of Southeast Asia's highest peaks, in Malaysia on Tuesday. The climber was found unconscious at the 8.2km-mark of the descent, beyond the Sayat-Sayat checkpoint, just a short distance from the summit, on the morning of 25 February. An emergency call was made at 7.17am and authorities dispatched a rescue team comprising Mountain Search and Rescue personnel, Sabah Parks rangers, medical responders, and mountain guides. Ranau Fire and Rescue station chief assistant superintendent Ridwan Mohd Taib said the rescuers arrived at the scene at 10.15am and immediately provided first aid. The climber remained unresponsive, however, and he was carried to Panalaban Hut before being transported down the mountain on a stretcher. The climber was transported to Timpohon Gate, the main entry and exit point for Mount Kinabalu, at 5.08pm. Upon arrival, medical personnel from the ministry of health conducted an examination but found no signs of life. "The body was later handed over to police for further action," Mr Ridwan said. Authorities did not reveal the identity of the climber. The rescue operation officially concluded at 5.21pm. Mount Kinabalu, standing at 4,095m, is a popular climbing destination that attracts thousands of adventurers annually. While the climb is generally considered manageable for people in good health, older climbers in particular remain at risk of altitude sickness and physical exhaustion. The incident came days after another British tourist died during a trek in the Dhauladhar mountains of the Himalayan state of Himachal Pradesh in India. Tom Howard, 27, suffered serious injuries after falling down a cliff during the descent and was declared dead upon arrival at hospital.
The Independent
26-02-2025
- Health
- The Independent
British climber dies while descending Malaysia's Mount Kinabalu
A British man in his 70s died while descending Mount Kinabalu, one of Southeast Asia 's highest peaks, in Malaysia on Tuesday. The climber was found unconscious at the 8.2km-mark of the descent, beyond the Sayat-Sayat checkpoint, just a short distance from the summit, on the morning of 25 February. An emergency call was made at 7.17am and authorities dispatched a rescue team comprising Mountain Search and Rescue personnel, Sabah Parks rangers, medical responders, and mountain guides. Ranau Fire and Rescue station chief assistant superintendent Ridwan Mohd Taib said the rescuers arrived at the scene at 10.15am and immediately provided first aid. The climber remained unresponsive, however, and he was carried to Panalaban Hut before being transported down the mountain on a stretcher. The climber was transported to Timpohon Gate, the main entry and exit point for Mount Kinabalu, at 5.08pm. Upon arrival, medical personnel from the ministry of health conducted an examination but found no signs of life. "The body was later handed over to police for further action," Mr Ridwan said. Authorities did not reveal the identity of the climber. The rescue operation officially concluded at 5.21pm. Mount Kinabalu, standing at 4,095m, is a popular climbing destination that attracts thousands of adventurers annually. While the climb is generally considered manageable for people in good health, older climbers in particular remain at risk of altitude sickness and physical exhaustion. The incident came days after another British tourist died during a trek in the Dhauladhar mountains of the Himalayan state of Himachal Pradesh in India. Tom Howard, 27, suffered serious injuries after falling down a cliff during the descent and was declared dead upon arrival at hospital.
