News near Dakoh
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Orang Asli in Pos Gob want two iron bridges finished before monsoon
More than 1,000 Temiar Orang Asli residents of Pos Gob in Gua Musang say construction of two iron bridges on their main access road is behind schedule. The project began early this year and is due for completion next January, but residents fear the road will be muddy and damaged when the monsoon arrives. Nenggiri assemblyman Mohd Azmawi Fikri Abdul Ghani said the complaint is being taken seriously and he met residents with the contractor.
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Young Terengganu entrepreneur earns RM6 million a year from nisang products
In Kampung Batu Putih, Marang, entrepreneur Nur Nadirah Syuhadah Rahmat generates RM6 million in annual sales from nisan kerek-based products and now employs 51 workers. In Kampung Raja, Besut, batik maker Afizah Shaidi introduces wax-coated cardboard blocks to replace copper blocks, while a keropok lekor maker in Losong keeps his recipe and prices unchanged.
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Dakoh in Pos Balar touted as extreme motorsports ecotourism destination
The Dakoh area in Pos Balar, Gua Musang, Kelantan, has been identified as a potential ecotourism destination combining extreme motorsports, 4x4 off-roading and Orang Asli culture. Agencies including MOTAC, JKKN and JPNIN are called to collaborate on infrastructure and ensure the Orang Asli community benefits economically. Visitors are advised to seek approval from authorities as the route passes through a Permanent Forest Reserve.
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German tourist dies after fall while hiking Gunung Jasar in Cameron Highlands
A 58-year-old German tourist died after falling while hiking Gunung Jasar in Cameron Highlands today. The victim fell into a ravine near the summit and his body was carried down a dangerous slope in an operation that took nearly three hours amid heavy rain.
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Body of man missing in Sungai Perak found 4km from scene
A 38-year-old man who went missing while trying to save his drifting boat in Sungai Perak has been found dead. Ahmad Zaki Elias's body was found floating about four kilometres from the scene by the Perak Fire and Rescue Department's water rescue team.
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Trans GBB expedition exits forest five days late, trail blocked by rattan and bamboo
A six-person Trans GBB expedition on Mount Gerah in Kelantan exited the forest five days late after their trail was blocked by rattan and bamboo. The group, which was due out on September 3, finally arrived safely at Kampung Agek after an 11-day trek.
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Mountain guide prioritizes 9-year-old hiker's comfort in Trans Gerah expedition
Mountain guide Shafiee Sidek, 49, said the condition of 9-year-old Ahmad Raef, the youngest hiker in the Trans Gerah expedition, was the group's priority when they were delayed and took over 10 days to exit the jungle. The group of six hikers was brought out safely from Pos Kemar, Gerik, this morning.
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Family and two mountain guides missing on Trans GBB expedition found safe
A family of four and two mountain guides who were reported missing during a Trans GBB (Gerah, Bilah and Bieh) hiking expedition were found safe on Monday. They were found around 4.40 pm and confirmed to be in good condition after being examined at a clinic. The family expressed gratitude to the search and rescue team for their efforts.
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Perak fire chief urges SOP review on age limits for child mountain climbers after rescue
The Perak Fire and Rescue Department director has called for authorities to review standard operating procedures regarding age limits for children on high-risk mountain expeditions. The call follows the safe rescue of six climbers, including two children aged 13 and 9, who were reported missing on Gunung Gerah in Kelantan.
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Six Trans Gerah Expedition hikers safe after rescue, police to record statements
Six hikers from the Trans Gerah Expedition at Gunung Gerah, Kelantan, who were reported missing, have been found safe. Perak police chief Datuk Mohd Alwi Zainal Abidin said they will be taken to the Gerik District Police Headquarters for documentation before being allowed to return home. The group, including a family with two children, was found last night and taken to Pos Kemar Health Clinic for medical checks.