
WIDER IMAGE - In the Andes, mountain guides bear witness to shrinking glaciers
Rising global temperatures due to climate change have led the glacier to retreat and the permafrost to melt.
Sat Jul 27 2024

JPSM to enforce new condition of mountain guides for climbing activities
Mohd Ridza Awang said the use of mountain guides is required, especially during climbing activities in risky HSK areas.
Wed Aug 10 2022

Reopening of climbing activities brings relief to Mount Kinabalu 'malim"
The reopening of Mount Kinabalu for climbing activities, scheduled this Dec 7, will definitely be good news for the -malim- (mountain guide) there.
Sat Dec 05 2020

Think outside the gym: Preparing for endurance-sports vacations
Summer is fast approaching and the mountains are calling. As sports like mountain running, climbing and the novel Scandinavian swim-run competitions become popular, the question of how to transition.
Sat Jun 20 2015

Sabah quake: Mountain guides arrived in Singapore to reunite with student they saved
Indeed, love and hope were in the air as three mountain guides who have been lauded as heroes following the 6.0-magnitude earthquake on June 5 touched down at Changi Airport in Singapore on Monday.
Mon Jun 15 2015

Sabah quake: Mountain guides to be conferred awards
The government will confer awards to the mountain guides who sacrificed their own safety to rescue earthquake victims on Mount Kinabalu.
Tue Jun 09 2015

Sabah quake: Mountain guide dies while shielding guests from falling rocks
Joseph Selungin's body was found beneath a boulder, in the act of shielding two of his guests.
Mon Jun 08 2015

Mountain guides to be trained on earthquake emergencies - Abdul Rahman Dahlan
The Fire and Rescue Department of Malaysia (JBPM) is set to introduce ways to prepare for earthquakes and how to save lives during and after earthquakes, as part of their public education.
Mon Jun 08 2015

Sabah quake: 'Malim Gunung' of Kinabalu caught the attention of the world
The role played by the 'malim gunung' or mountain guide in rescuing climbers who were stranded at Mount Kinabalu after the recent earthquake has caught the attention of the world.
Sun Jun 07 2015

Ranau quake: Robbi Sapinggi, a caring guide, says fellow climber
Mountain guide Robbi Sapinggi who was killed on Mount Kinabalu following yesterdays earthquake was concerned about safety and always put the needs of his guests before his own, says fellow climber.
Sat Jun 06 2015

30 mountain guides put on standby for rescue mission at Mount Kinabalu
The guides are now awaiting the greenlight from the Kinabalu National Park management to ascend the mountain.
Fri Jun 05 2015

What happened in Philippine drug war that led to Duterte's arrest?
Here are some facts about the drug war during Duterte's presidency from 2016 to 2022.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Soccer - Manchester United plans to build 'world's greatest stadium'
Manchester United plans to build a new 100,000-seat stadium next to the existing Old Trafford, the club announces.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Meta begins testing its first in-house AI training chip
Meta is working with Taiwan-based chip manufacturer TSMC to produce the chip, according to sources.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Russia says it wants united and 'friendly' Syria
Russia has two strategically important military bases in Syria, which it is hoping to retain in the wake of Assad's fall.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Musk says juggling DOGE and CEO jobs is difficult, as Tesla shares slump
Elon Musk says he is running his businesses "with great difficulty" while working with the Trump administration.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Philippine ex-leader Duterte long defiant on deadly drug war
Before becoming president, Rodrigo Duterte earned the nicknames "The Punisher" and "Duterte Harry" for his violent anti-drug crackdown.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Ismail Sabri probe: 36 witnesses finish giving statements to MACC, 23 others to be summoned
A MACC source said 23 other witnesses have also been identified and would be summoned to give their statements soon.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Westin Hotels marks World Sleep Day with wellness-focused offerings
With a growing demand for sleep tourism and wellness travel, Westin aims to solidify its position as a leader in holistic hospitality.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Govt wants local experts to help improve national cyber security - PM's press secretary
Tunku Nashrul Abaidah says the government has high confidence in local expertise to face cybersecurity challenges.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Philippines' ex-President Duterte arrested at ICC's request over 'drugs war', government says
Rodrigo Duterte was arrested upon his arrival at a Manila airport and the ex-leader is now in custody, the office of the president said.
Tue Mar 11 2025