Sabah quake: Mount Kinabalu may be “angry” with nudists, say locals


The five men who posed naked at Mt Kinabalu on May 30

PETALING JAYA: The 7.17am earthquake in Ranau may have been caused by aki (mountain protectors) angered over tourists who stripped and urinated at Mount Kinabalu.

While most on Twitter said they were just “waiting” for people to blame the 6-magnitude earthquake on the disrespect shown to the sacred site, some were not convinced that there was no link between the two incidents.

Save 30% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 9.73/month

Billed as RM 9.73 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.63/month

Billed as RM 103.60 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
Sabah tremors , angry , tourist , Mount Kinabalu , nude

Next In Nation

Singapore to set up consulates in Sarawak, Sabah
MACC confirms it is investigating alleged RM2.5bil money laundering scheme
National service intake to hit 100,000 recruits yearly with use of universities
Dog freed after hours with head stuck in tyre rim
Heed the King's decrees, says Anwar
Housing reforms, curbing urban poverty among ministry's priorities in 2026, says Nga
Former firing ranges identified as sites of SASaR housing projects, says Defence Minister
Iskandar Puteri cops nab man for assaulting policeman with motorcycle rim
PM grateful to all for making Malaysia's Asean chairmanship a success
Malaysia aids Thailand in border hunt for three suspects behind bomb attacks

Others Also Read