Activities Climb Mount Kinabalu closed three weeks

KUNDASANG - Activities climbing Mount Kinabalu closed for three weeks from today following the earthquake yesterday, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Environment, Datuk Seri Move.

He said the move was due to the climbing route to the summit was severely affected as a result of an earthquake measuring 5.9 on the Richter scale at 7:05 am yesterday.

"The route is too dangerous for climbers. Even at the peak of the mountain facilities severely damaged," he told reporters at the Operations Centre Kinabalu Park here today.

He said a total of 137 climbers safely brought down to the park about 2:50 this morning.

To date a total of 173 out of 187 climbers were brought down.

Portal said, climbing activities are expected to be reopened after the repair work is completed the route and facilities.

However service hotel, chalet and restaurant located in Taman Kinabalu operate as usual.

Nine more bodies were found on Mount Kinabalu

Some debris can be seen on the peak of Mount Kinabalu following the earthquake that struck the state. - Bernama photo

SHAH ALAM - [UPDATED] Nine more bodies were found on Mount Kinabalu at midday today, made the entire 11 killed by the earthquake that occurred in Sabah, yesterday.

Yesterday, the two bodies have been successfully brought down from Mount Kinabalu and one of them is named Rubbi Sapinggi mountain pilot, 30, while the other is foreign women.

Meanwhile, according to Minister of Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Seri Move, eight individuals have yet to be traced.

He said the identity of the bodies found today, have not been identified.

"The forensic police (the police) had already arrived here to identify those concerned, and a further statement will be issued by the police later.

"This statement will be issued when all the tasks involved in identifying them has been solved,", "he was quoted as saying by Bernama.

He was speaking at a press conference at the operations center, which opened in the park, entrance to the mountain here.

He said the SAR team members are working very hard to trace their missing.

The earthquake occurred at 7:15 am at the Ranau district also cause aftershocks in locations such as Kota Kinabalu, Tambunan, Outback, Tuaran and Kota Belud.

Meanwhile, the Malaysian Meteorological Department said the tremor felt weak in Ranau at 11:13 pm and 11:32 pm yesterday.

The tremors of magnitude, respectively 4.3 and 2.8 on the Richter scale.

Di Maria remain at Manchester United next season

Manchester United striker, Angel Di Maria finally ended speculation about his future when told to remain at Old Trafford next season.

The announcement was made jointly thus ending speculation that the team included allegations linking him with some troops previously included Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich.

"I have just one season with United and is no doubt the first season was not a great performance for me.

"But you have to know, first season with new club will be difficult for us to adapt the process to other countries as well as the new environment.

"At the moment, I will play in the Copa America, and will return to United next season. I promise to do my best there," said the Argentine striker.

Previously, there were rumors that the 27-year-old player will be dropped in Louis van Gaal's squad after failing to impress since joining United from Real Madrid through a transfer fee of 60 million pounds ($ 336 million).

In fact, he also received great criticism from United fans after scoring just four goals from 32 appearances in all competitions.

I was asked to stop talking because 'make noise'

Former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad when giving a speech at the Dialogue with NGOs PM Putra World Trade Centre

KUALA LUMPUR - "I asked the police to stop speaking because I said 'are making noise' in the program today," said the former Prime Minister, Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad.

He also did not know that the Inspector General of Police, Tan Sri Khalid Abu Bakar has issued instructions to cancel the program.

"I do not know her direction, I do not hear, what I can tell the police come to me, ask me to stop (talking)," he told reporters after a dialogue with NGOs PM suddenly canceled at the Putra World Trade Centre (PWTC) here today.

Forum organized by the Bar Association of Volunteers (Sukaguam) was canceled at the last minute after the IGP through his Twitter account today asked it be postponed due to security reasons.

While Sukaguam tried to negotiate with the police, but at a more centered on explaining the issue 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) was postponed to a later date.

Earlier, the forum is to be held at 9 am was followed by a keynote address by Dr Mahathir after Najib did not show up after an hour and a half wait.

Elaborating, Dr Mahathir also said that his presence at the forum was to hear his own explanation regarding the problems posed by Najib on several issues including the 'lost RM42 billion fund' by 1MDB.

"That's why I came and asked for my permission to be given the opportunity together with Datuk Seri Najib.

"If he can be one hour, one hour, I also ask, if he were to answer the question, I also want to answer the question, but unfortunately Datuk Seri Najib could not come because the police to cancel the meeting," he said.

Dr Mahathir said that although he was prevented to continue his speech, he asked the police to allow him to meet with the media.

"I obey the law, but I ask permission for me to speak with the media," he explained.

When asked about his volume has been eerie Najib to appear on the program, Dr Mahathir said, however, there is nothing to fear if Najib can explain.

"I can not hurt anyone, why should people (Najib) I'm afraid to me, you (media) was not afraid of me," he said.

However, Dr Mahathir only assume that Najib's absence because he was busy with official government business.

"We do not know (why Najib was not present), I think she's busy, she must have official duty more important than meet with people," he said.

Smoking during RM70,000 each cigarette burn in 10 years

KANGAR, 5 June (Bernama) - You can burn more than RM70,000 in 10 years? Yes, you can.

It cost RM20 a smoker based on a pack of cigarettes daily spends how much, Tuanku Fauziah the hospital director Datuk Dr Ahmad Nordin Mohammad Jais notes.

he said.

'He will be labeled a coward'

Former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad waving to the participants before leaving the Putra World Trade Centre today after a dialogue between Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak and Non-Governmental Bodies canceled due to security reasons.

KUALA LUMPUR - More than 2,000 representatives of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) attended the Dialogue with the PM vacuum when the program was canceled last minute.

As early as 8 am, participants enroll at the counter before the door of the hall, Tun Hussein Onn, Putra World Trade Centre (PWTC) which is controlled Rela members.

Soon, the Inspector General of Police, Tan Sri Khalid Abu Bakar via Twiter account to inform program was canceled due to security reasons.

Status Khalid then spreads in the hall and emcee, Fiza Shabjahan and Saiful Nizam Ismail tried to calm participants.

At 10am, the organizer of the Chairman of the Legal Volunteers, Datuk Khairul Anwar has not issued any statement on the status of the program.

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak, who was scheduled to arrive at 9 am invisible.

Around 10:20 am, the former Prime Minister, Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamed entered the hall accompanied by the media and supporters who chanted "Long live Tun".

Affiliates former Umno Youth, Noorfaadi Ahmad Din said he was disappointed the program was canceled.

"I can not get into the hall because there was a commotion going on," he said.

According to him, this program should be useful to hear the explanation of Najib.

"For him the opportunity to speak to the issues that arise can be explained," he said.

He said, he should be given the opportunity to govern the country.

"If he is guilty, he should correct it," he said.

President of the Youth Club Stars Best Kajang, Devendra said, the goal is to meet and present a series of questions to Najib.

"I am disappointed he did not come because the event is canceled," he said.

Chairman of the Association of Single Mothers Bandar Tun Razak, Zaini Zakaria said Najib's absence to the event can cause a negative reaction.

"He will be labeled a coward. This action makes people did not believe him," he said.

# Nothing2Hide: Najib open to dialogue with NGOs

Najib: Should we be honest and open discussion and dialogue can bring mutual benefits.

KUALA LUMPUR: "I'm always ready and committed to meet and dialogue with non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to discuss matters related to the state and society," said Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak.

He said: "Whatever the encounter and dialogue should be run in a quiet and good to bring to the discussion that is beneficial to us all.

"If we are sincere and open, discussion and dialogue can bring the common good," he said in a recent post on his blog NajibRazak.com. today.

Najib was speaking following the cancellation of program dialogue between the Prime Minister and the NGO titled 'Nothing to Hide', organized by the Volunteer Lawyers Malaysia (SukaGuam) that have been designed to be held at 10 am today at Dewan Tun Hussein Onn, Putra World Trade Centre (PWTC) here.

Earlier, Prime Minister's Office in his Facebook page today to inform Najib was not present at the dialogue program for safety reasons on the advice of the Chief of Police, Tan Sri Khalid Abu Balk

Meanwhile, Khalid told a news conference this afternoon to announce a decision directing the program was canceled because the police received information of a threat to public order and security.

Based on that information, the decision to cancel the dialog is made under Section 103 of the Criminal Procedure Code, says Khalid.