Rescuers save female hiker from Bung Jagoi
BAU: A woman, who was injured while hiking to Bung Jagoi near here yesterday, was rescued by the state Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba). According to the department’s operations centre spokesperson, they were informed of the incident at around 10.28am by the Civil Defence Force (APM). “The 37-year-old woman was conscious when the team arrived […]
‘Trapped’ hikers safely rescued
KUCHING: Three hikers who found themselves trapped between the sea and rocky mountain during a hiking activity at Mount Santubong last Friday, have been found safe by rescuers. A spokesperson from the State Fire Department operations centre said firemen from Petra Jaya station were despatched to the scene after receiving a distress call around 7.25pm. […]
On a mission to tip the scale
As obesity and being overweight rules Malaysians, we are dubbed the fattest country among the Asian countries. Not wanting to contribute to the statistics any longer, Mariah Huzairi is on her way to a healthier lifestyle. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle Statistics shared by the World Health Organisation (WHO) showed that Malaysia tops the list as […]
Inform rangers before hiking
SANTUBONG: Hikers should always inform the park rangers before proceeding to climb Mount Santubong, said Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. Abdul Karim, who is the minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, said by informing the park rangers, it could help with misfortunes such as going off-track or having health difficulties while hiking. Abdul Karim, who […]
Injured teenage hiker rescued
MIRI: A teenage hiker who injured her ankle, was rescued by firefighters at Giam Waterfall, in Bakam on Monday afternoon (Aug 31). According to the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) operations centre, a team of firemen from Miri Fire Station was deployed to the scene after a distress call was received around 4.05pm. It was […]
Sarawak flag to be placed on Mount Murud
KUCHING: The flag of Sarawak will be going to be placed at the summit of Mount Murud in Ba’kelalan, Limbang. According to Assistant Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Datuk Sebastian Ting, a climber Sakai Dawat will be climbing up the mountain and he will bring along the flag with him. “Today, we are pleased […]
The new norm of climbing Mt Kinabalu
BY NOORAZLINA JINDEH RANAU: The heavy overcast sky pressed down relentlessly as 10 members of the media made their way to the entrance to Kinabalu Park in Kundasang, from where they would make their ascent of Mount Kinabalu. In addition to having their names recorded in the registration book, their body temperatures were also noted […]
Bung Bratak making waves
KUCHING: With more heritage trails coming up which lead to Kampung Opar, Kampung Grogo, and Kampung Stenggang, Bung Bratak will be a boon and a special place for jungle hikers, weekend retreaters, and nature lovers. “We are keeping our promise to gradually turn Bung Bratak into the best jungle mountain-top historical and cultural centre in […]
