What's happening around Gunung Gerah Kelantan
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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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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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SPA denies blocking walk-in nurses from leaving after contract ends
Public Services Commission chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Jailani Muhamed Yunus said no restrictions are imposed on nurses hired through walk-in interviews who want to move to the private sector or work abroad once their contracts end. He said SPA's focus is now on a replacement plan to recruit new staff. He spoke after officiating the Pemimpin Bersama Rakyat programme and the SPA MADANI 2026 adopted-village project handover at Kampung Orang Asli Ulu Chenein, Sungai Siput.
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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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Yasin Sulaiman freed, advises against prison
Singer Yasin Sulaiman, 50, is enjoying freedom after being released from detention at Hospital Bahagia Ulu Kinta. He described his four-and-a-half-year ordeal in Sungai Buloh Prison, Hospital Bahagia Ulu Kinta and Kajang Prison as the hardest phase of his life, and advised people not to end up in prison.
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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.
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Camera traps to aid search for six missing hikers on Trans Gerah mountain
The Wildlife and National Parks Department will use camera trap footage along the hiking trail to assist the search and rescue operation for six hikers missing after climbing Mount Trans Gerah in Lojing, Gua Musang. The operation involves multiple agencies, and a JBPM Mi-17 helicopter is expected to arrive at Pos Kemar for an aerial survey.
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SAR for six missing on Mount Gerah uses aerial survey, 59 personnel deployed
The search and rescue operation for six individuals missing during the Trans GGB Expedition on Mount Gerah, Kelantan, is being conducted via aerial survey by a JBPM Mi-17 aircraft. A total of 59 personnel and mountain guides have been deployed in the operation coordinated at the Gerik district police headquarters, with teams entering the area through Pos Kemar and the Trojan Jetty at Tasik Banding.
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Six hikers, including two children, missing in Lojing; SAR on standby
Six hikers, including two children, are missing after entering the Gunung Trans Gerah area in Lojing, Gua Musang, Kelantan. The Kelantan Fire and Rescue Department is on standby to assist the Perak Fire and Rescue Department, which is leading the search operation. The group, which had valid permits and guides, was reported missing after failing to return as scheduled.
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Perak fire department to coordinate search for six missing hikers
The Perak Fire and Rescue Department is gathering information about six hikers who went missing after entering the forest from Pos Dakoh, Lojing, Gua Musang on Aug 29. The department's operations centre is coordinating with other agencies before launching a full search. The hikers' families lodged police reports in Selangor after they failed to arrive at Pos Kemar, Perak as scheduled on Sept 3.
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Six people, including four family members, feared missing in Gua Musang jungle
Police in Gua Musang received a report about six people, including four family members and two mountain guides, who entered the jungle through Pos Dakoh, Lojing, Gua Musang on August 29. The group was scheduled to exit at Pos Kemar, Perak on September 3 but failed to do so, with last contact indicating they were in the Perak forest area.
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Ops Mahir in Perak: 175 foreigners arrested in factory raids
Immigration officers arrested 175 foreign workers during Ops Mahir raids around Bercham and Kanthan, Chemor, Perak, on Wednesday night. Many workers tried to hide among stacked timber and industrial waste bins but were detected. The operation also uncovered suspected use of fake temporary work visit passes.
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Yasin Sulaiman released from Hospital Bahagia, returns to family
After more than four years, Malaysian singer Yasin Sulaiman has been released from Hospital Bahagia Ulu Kinta in Perak and returned to his family home in Kajang. His brother confirmed he is well and will undergo monthly check-ups, with a media meeting planned once he settles.
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Group of 40 wild elephants raises risk of recurring conflict at Pos Gob
A group of about 40 wild elephants is raising the risk of recurring human-elephant conflict at Pos Gob in Gua Musang, Kelantan. This follows an incident on August 24 where an elephant approached a campsite with about 150 participants. PERHILITAN will monitor the situation, and an expert suggests long-term solutions.
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Elephant visit in Pos Gob area repeatedly threatens residents
Around 4am on August 24, about 150 campers in Pos Gob were startled by a wild elephant approaching their camp, renewing concerns about human-elephant conflict in the remote settlement. Authorities have been deployed to monitor the area and advise residents to avoid the animals.
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Police seize 168 bitcoin mining units in Perak
Police in Perak conducted raids in Sungai Siput and Sri Iskandar, seizing 168 bitcoin mining units and arresting a suspect with eight prior criminal records. The operation, with Tenaga Nasional Berhad, targeted abandoned premises used for illegal mining and electricity theft.
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Police raid four Bitcoin mines, seize 168 machines
Police in Perak conducted raids on illegal Bitcoin mining operations in Sungai Siput and Seri Iskandar, seizing 168 mining machines and arresting one man. The raids were carried out with cooperation from Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB).
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Fewer than 150 Malayan Tigers remain, more patrollers needed
At a celebration in Pos Yum, Perak, conservation group Rimau said that while patrol efforts have increased, more patrollers and sustainable funding are needed to protect the critically endangered Malayan tiger in habitats like the Korbu forest landscape.
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Vacant houses turned into mining farms! Police uncover Bitcoin mining syndicate breaking into empty premises to install rigs
Police in Perak conducted four raids on National Day in Sungai Siput and Seri Iskandar, dismantling Bitcoin mining operations that stole electricity. They seized 168 mining machines worth about RM500,000 and arrested a 39-year-old man. The syndicate targeted vacant premises whose owners often work in Kuala Lumpur or Selangor.