Japan imposes new fees on Mount Fuji climbers to limit tourists
Japan is levying new trail fees and limiting hiker numbers to 4,000 a day to curb overcrowded trails.
Mon Jul 01 2024
Nepal sherpa scales Everest for record 30th time; two climbers go missing
It is very rare for mountaineers to make multiple ascents in a short time.
Wed May 22 2024
Indonesia rescuers evacuate all climbers from Marapi volcano after eruption killed 23
All the climbers were accounted for, following the rescue earlier of dozens, many of whom were wounded or burned by the eruption.
Thu Dec 07 2023
Indonesia's Marapi volcano erupts, killing 11 climbers; 12 missing
It took around four to six hours to evacuate one dead body from the volcano, a spokesperson said, adding: "It's very difficult."
Tue Dec 05 2023
Eleven climbers killed as Indonesia volcano erupts, search on hold
Authorities raised the alert to the second-highest level and prohibited residents from going within 3 km of the crater.
Mon Dec 04 2023
Nepal urged to tighten climbing rules to cut Everest deaths
At least 12 climbers died and five are missing and feared dead on the 8,849 metre Mount Everest during this year's main climbing season.
Tue Jun 06 2023
'Death zone' queues feared on Everest as Nepal grants record climbing permits
The challenges with more climbers on the mountain will be potential traffic jams on the climbing route, Garrett Madison said.
Fri Apr 28 2023
Nepal issues record 454 permits for Everest
Over 900 climbers will be heading for the summit in the next few weeks, Bigyan Koirala said.
Tue Apr 25 2023
Merdeka 118: PMVSB to provide full cooperation to authorities on daredevil climb
PMVSB will provide their full support and cooperation to the authorities pertaining to daredevil climbers who climbed to the top of the Merdeka 118 tower.
Thu Dec 29 2022
National Month: 65 climbers hoist Jalur Gemilang atop Mt Kinabalu
The mission to scale the 4,095-metre mountain took almost seven hours.
Wed Aug 17 2022
Six with disabilities among 22 climbers to scale Mount Kinabalu
Six disabled individuals are among 22 climbers who will take part in the Kinabalu OKU Challenge 2022 expedition scheduled at the end of this month.
Fri Aug 12 2022
Hopes fading for missing climbers after Italian glacier collapse
Rescue teams resumed the search today for 13 climbers who were missing after part of a glacier gave way high in the Italian Alps.
Tue Jul 05 2022
Everest climbers must have authentic proof - Muqharabbin
All climbers who claim to have successfully conquered Mount Everest must furnish authentic proof such as photographs or videos before they can call themselves Everest climbers.
Wed Jun 15 2022
Gunung Suku water surge incident: Human body parts found
The SAR team has found human body parts, believed to be that of two female climbers who were reported missing in a water surge incident while climbing Gunung Suku, Simpang Pulai yesterday.
Mon May 16 2022
Uphill start for Everest climbers bearing spirit of Keluarga Malaysia
Funding constraints have not dampened the spirit of Keluarga Malaysia embedded in 10 climbers of the Keluarga Malaysia Everest 2022 (KAME 2022) mission to conquer the world's highest peak.
Thu Apr 14 2022
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024