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Name: NUR FITHRIYANI BINTI SUHAIMI Topic: MOUNTANEERING ACCIDENTS

IN MALAYSIA.

Matric number: 2017632074 Group: EH2203H

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Introduction

Introduce topic Mountaineering Accident in Malaysia.

Credibility I had joined a hiking trip to Tumang Batak Mount in Perak with
height 1888m last year. During my hiking trip, there was an
unexpected incident happen which two of my team members were
lost trek from us.
Background of topic Every year, there will be cases reported regarding the
mountaineering accidents in Malaysia. Most of the accidents lead to
death or fatal injuries. There 24 cases of minor accidents involving
climbers on Mount Kinabalu have been recorded this year. In this
recent incident, there was a first timer Canadian climber was unable
to walk due to injury. Therefore, the Mountain Search and Rescue
Unit was mobilised to assist the climber.

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Central Idea Today, I would like to share with you about mountaineering accident
cases in Malaysia such as people went missing during hiking,
accident due to health problems and accident due to natural
disaster.

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Description of data 1. Hikers underestimate the hiking trails.

Eg: Hikers underestimate the hike up Bukit Tabur as the terrain very
GRAPH 1 challenging. This is because Bukit Tabur is not a hill with high peak
and some of the climber can hike in a day pack. Mostly people went
to Bukit Tabur to watch the sunrises or sunset.. March 28,2009: two
(People went missing specialist doctors, missing were found dead in a ravine near the
Klang Gates in Ulu Ampang.
during hiking)
2. The hikers are not properly equipped before going hiking.
Eg: Many who trek up to watch the sunset also fail to bring torchlight
for their trip down once it gets dark. For instance, the trails for
Gunung Datuk is full with rocks and walking in the dark without any
help of lights will increase the chances of astray.
3. The trails are confusing.
Eg: People with no hiking experience in some places should bring
mount guides with them. For example, there are many entry for
entering Bukit Tabur. If they do not know the right trail, they might
be lost.
Descrption of data 1. Heart Attack/ Out of Breath
Eg: Hikers are not fully equipped with physical fitness. Sometimes
hikers are too old to do this outdoor activity. March 19,2016: a
GRAPH 2 54-year-old man died after suffering a heart attack while hiking up
Gunung Datuk.
( Accident due to health 2. Slipped/ Fell
Eg: Can cause sprain ankle, arm broke and back injuries. Mostly
problems) happen at Bukit Tabur because it is known as Rocking Hill. There
are many ravine and edges at Bukit Tabur. Plus, the soil condition
also unpredictable. December 17, 2012: A 27-year-old engineer
survived with minor injuries after falling 100 metres into a ravine
during a hiking trip at Bukit Tabur. Chan Wing Sing was found to
have sprained his ankle and injured his waist.
3. Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS)
Eg: Hiking too high. Always happen when hikers arrive at the peak
of the mountain. This problem occur due to less oxygen and
decreased air pressure at high altitude . Hikers could not control
their breathing. This is because hikers do not have any experience
to handle it. September 18, 2013: a guy, 26, Khairuz Elfi Mansur
died after descending from Mount Kinabalu. The deceased
succumbed to Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS).
4. Sudden death
Eg: A case reported on March 20,2016: a guy, Hannan
Kamarzaman, 26 died suddenly due to heat stroke. This happen
because he goes for a hike during heatwave caused by the El Nino

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 phenomenon.
Description of data 1. 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck Sabah
Eg:The most epic incident happen in Sabah. June 5, 2015: this case
GRAPH 3 was reported that there are 18 climbers were died including the
mountain guides and 2 went missing.
( Accident due to natural

disaster)

Conclusion

Conclusion Hiking can be a joyful recreational activity but sometimes it can lead
to accidents. There are many unexpected accidents that can happen
during hiking such as people went missing during hiking, accident
due to health problems and accident due to natural disaster.

Recommendation Hiking can be a fun recreational activity that brings us close to

nature but with improper preparation can lead us to undesired
accident. This is why hikers need to prepare themselves physically
and mentally before hiking.

GRAPH 1: PEOPLE WENT MISSING DURING HIKING.

PEOPLE MISSING
12

10
NUMBER OF CASES

0
2006 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
YEAR

GRAPH 2: ACCIDENT DUE TO HEALTH PROBLEM.

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 HEALTH PROBLEMS
4.5
4
3.5
NUMBER OF CASES

3
2.5
2
1.5
1
0.5
0
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
YEAR

GRAPH 3: ACCIDENT DUE TO NATURAL DISASTER.

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 Natural Disaster
18
16
14
NUMBER OF CASES

12
10
8
6
4
2
0
2004 2007 2011 2012 2015 2016 2017
YEAR

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References

1. http://www.thestar.com.my/news/community/2014/01/13/beware-the-tabur-trail-
despite-recent-mishaps-this-challenging-hill-still-attracts-thrill-seekers/

2. http://english.astroawani.com/malaysia-news/deaths-accidents-and-other-mishaps-bukit-
tabur-28319

3. http://www.thestar.com.my/opinion/letters/2016/06/13/plan-better-for-disasters/

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