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Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department director-general Datuk Seri Nor Hisham Mohammad said the department is assessing the need to enhance standard operating procedures and regulations governing extreme sports, particularly mountain climbing activities. Photo by Bernama

Aerial view of Gunung Batu Putih on June 1, 2026. - Photo by Bernama

The search and rescue (SAR) operation to locate Jaslinda Saludin, 49, who was reported missing while climbing Gunung Batu Putih here will continue with a more focused approach based on new information or leads received. Photo by Bernama

The search and rescue operation for missing hiker Jaslinda Saludin, 49, at Gunung Batu Putih here will continue on a smaller scale from tomorrow, led by the Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM). - Photo by Bernama

The tendency among some individuals to underestimate the mountain, fuelled by the pursuit of instant popularity on social media, has been identified as one of the main factors contributing to the rising number of missing hikers and emergency incidents in the forest. Photo for illustrative purposes only - Pizabay

A female hiker, Jaslinda Saludin, 49, remains missing after she is believed to have strayed from the original trail while climbing Gunung Batu Putih in Perak.

Perak Fire and Rescue Department director Datuk Sayani Saidon (right) said in the face of this, the SAR operation has been intensified, with more personnel deployed and the search area expanded to areas where the victim may look for food and water. - Photo by Bernama

A woman’s arrest by the General Operations Force (GOF) in Kampung Miah here on Monday led to the seizure of five firearms, including an M-16.

Malaysian Mountain Guides Association (PMGM) President, Muzafar Mohamad (second from left), with Perak Mountain Guides Association (PMGPrk) President, Muhammad Hafizi Mokhtar (left), during an interview here recently. - Bernama photo

Mustaqqeem was found dead at Gunung Liang’s peak, believed to have died from hypothermia after being left alone when his guide went to seek for help. Photo: X