Dr Haliza Mohd Shafiee, 53, and Dr Amin Tai Yen Ming Abdullah, 57

News on 2 Missing Doctors found dead in http://newpaper.asia1.com.sg/news

TWO doctors were close friends and often went jungle trekking together.

But last Wednesday, their adventure ended in tragedy.

Dr Haliza Mohd Shafiee, 53, and Dr Amin Tai Abdullah alias Tai Yen Ming, 57, were reported missing by their families last Wednesday after they embarked on yet another trekking trip that morning.......

this was latest tragedy & fatal accident in Bukit Tabur, Klang Gate Kuala Lumpur.

2醫生證實失足墜谷, 臥屍谷底

2009-03-29 18:49

We received a short sms from a friend yesterday morning while we were descending from Gunung Yong Blar's peak, bordering in Perak/Kelantan, saying that two persons fell off the cliff in Bukit Tabur.

As there was only very faint reception, we couldn't call to enquire more.

Upon reaching KL, called up a reporter friend & she confirmed the news but wasn't sure which spot the accidents happened.

We realised many first timer heard about Bukit Tabur, and they come unprepare to take on the challenge, others said their friend's friend have invited them but they do not know it is that challenging.

Whatever reason that brought people here, we sincerely hope everyone will take safety as utmost importance.


Have retrieved some photos in my file and added in reminder to be careful at all times.



if you are having a blog, please link our address http://thetrekkers.blogspot.com on some information of the terrain /danger spots that we noticed is dangerous.

Even rescue operation is extremely difficult to carry out.



or copy the picture to remind your trekker friends/potential trekkers friends to be careful.


Accidents Can Happen To Anyone, Please Be Careful At ALL Times

Thanks For Dropping By

I am now walking like chopsticks made from bamboo.

Ability to edge my feet forward is no more than 6-8 inches wide,

Ability to lift up legs is within the range 2-4 inches high,

Ability to squat is zero,

If need be, can manage by bending forward 30 degrees to 45 degrees and successfully tilt to 90 degrees in sharp angle.

Getting up after sitting is torturing.

Sleep is disturbed,

with dreams filled with sights of mud puddles,

with feelings like dragging feet out of mud puddles,

even though my jelly knees are firmly locked on two pillows on comfy bed.

Sorry !! There won't be postings until further notice, thanks for dropping by.


Have been trekking for 22 hours in the past 48 hours in , Gunung Yong Blar borders of Perak/Kelantan on March 28-29 , 2009

Millet Backpacks

While training for another expedition, the similar pain that was caused by the previous backpack I was carrying to Gunung Tahan returned, at the same spot on the back and shoulder, despite that the trip was done 6 months ago.

No one would like the pain to persist and so there is a need to look for a solution and change the trekking backpack.

According to Mr. Ng of who operates a outdoor adventures shops, Lafuma in Bangsar



Whether the back pack you have choosen is suitable for you,



you need to put a load



and simulate it



and with trial and error



only you will find the best position and a proper bag that fits your anatomy.


Besides that, suitablity of the trekking bag you are looking for also depends on the the places you are going & the number of days an outing is.

As for me,
A backpack that takes the weight I am able to carry

durable, functionable, not too costly will be my choice.

Among all other reasons, most of all, the design must fits the anatomy which doesn't cause pain to shoulder & back.

testing.....the Millet Backpack, accordingly, Millet is the sister brand of Lafuma.


Let me try Gunung Yong Blar, at the border of Perak/Pahang/Kelantan this week.

The result of my visit to Lafuma in Bangsar, the solution and concept of 45 litre Millet Backpack to my need was sold and bought.

The weight we tried out : 12 kg.
Average weight I am to carry : 8 to 10 kg.

Design, he said LD Odesse 45 liter is specially made for women trekkers.

Mr. Ng, you are really a good and convincing businessman.

but will see how this backpack will alleviate my problem.

Next change : Is the Millet Backpack suitable for me ???

Gunung Benum Pahang Malaysia Part 4

Continued From Mountain Climbing : Gunung Benum Pahang, Malaysia Part 3



The text of this expedition in blue is original writting of Dr. Hamdan



The Descent On the third day, we had early breakfast so that our potters can pack up early to descend for ten hours. The rain slowed us down; I slipped down the cliff only to be stopped by the bushes and regained my strength to pull myself up back to the track. Someone pulled my backpack up, only to know how heavy it was. Descending in the rain on slippery mud track was no fun, and we took twelve hours to reach the first river crossing where the 4WD were waiting. By then it was dark and cold, everybody shivering, some sneezing from the cold. we reached Sg.Chalit by nine at night, changed to dry clothes and headed for a small stall for food. I reached home nearly midnight; it was raining all the way from Sg.Chalit to Bentong to KL. What a day, but what adventure we had.
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Our fingers and palms were all bruised from gripping rattan trees or caught in them by accident...ouch. It really hurts. And the worst were the leeches. They were everywhere. Even when washing the backpacks, my maid found ten of them stuck inside the pack. Why didn’t I see them … I don’t know. There are 15 leech marks on my feet now – very itchy.

Given what we have been through, all I can summarize is that, the trek is challenging. Had it not been for the rain, it would have been a little comforting at night and during trekking. Other than that it was real adventure. No doubt tough, but more fun than Gunung Tahan.


Ada nice comfy bed, you choose to sleep under flysheet in the rain.

Talibisyen besar besar, anything National Geography ada, you choose to be bruised by the rotan.

Air-cond rumah cangih-cangih, temperature bolih regulate, you choose to shiver and sneezed in cold,

balik komplain 15 leech marks on your feet,

and Dr. Hamdan, you sum up the Gunung Benum trip as


" it was real adventure. No doubt tough, but more fun than Gunung Tahan. "



....To be continued in Mountain Climbing : Gunung Benum Pahang Part 5....