Teenage girl reported missing during hike in Tanjong Malim


IPOH: A teenage girl has been reported missing after possibly getting lost while hiking at Bukit Changkat Asa near Tanjong Malim on Saturday (May 23).

Perak Fire and Rescue Department operations division assistant director Sabarodzi Nor Ahmad said they received a call at 1.26pm and dispatched a team of firefighters to the location.

"A girl, Nur Izzati Humaira Azizul, 19, is believed to have gotten lost while descending the hill during a hike with five friends and family members,” he said in a statement, adding that the search began at the last place she was seen.

The search and rescue operation was suspended at 7pm on Saturday and will be handed over to the Kuala Kubu Baru Fire and Rescue Department for further action, he added. – Bernama

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Nation

Three police reports lodged over Abdul Hadi's US claim
Woman arrested over alleged mistreatment of toddler at Kuantan daycare centre
'Daughter Of The Last Journey' wins best short film at Raintown Film Festival
Man suspected of alleged extortion remanded in Skudai
Pahang Sultan, Tengku Ampuan advise public to be cautious during hot weather, haze
Anak Krakatau eruption grounds six Penang-Jakarta flights
Ab Rauf has mandate to negotiate, seek allies for Melaka polls, says Ahmad Zahid
Six hikers feared missing after entering forest through Pos Dakoh on Aug 29
Man killed in crash into highway divider on NSE
Melaka MCA to uphold Tun Tan Cheng Lock's vision of serving all Malaysians

Others Also Read