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Borneo Post
7 days ago
- General
- Borneo Post
S'pore honours Kinabalu guides with shoes on quake 10th anniversary
Singapore High Commissioner Vanu Gopala Menon presents shoes to Kinabalu mountain guides during his visit to Kundasang today. — Photo courtesy of Singapore Embassy KOTA KINABALU (July 24): A decade after the June 5 earthquake on Mount Kinabalu, Singapore continues to honour the bravery of the mountain guides who rescued its citizens and retrieved the bodies of victims. Marking the tenth anniversary of the 2015 Ranau earthquake, Singapore's High Commissioner to Malaysia, Vanu Gopala Menon, visited Kundasang near here today. He met with members of the Persatuan Malim Gunung Kinabalu (Kinabalu Mountain Guides Association) and presented them with 30 pairs of shoes. This symbolic gift expressed deep appreciation for the guides' courageous actions during the tragedy, protecting and rescuing climbers. 'The tragic Sabah earthquake in 2015 affected many lives, including Singaporeans,' Vanu stated in a statement. 'My team and I came to honour the mountain guides who played a vital role in rescuing climbers and recovering the deceased.' He highlighted Singapore's enduring gratitude: 'In 2016, we hosted a reception to thank the guides and kept in touch. Ten years later, we continue to express our gratitude. Their courage will not be forgotten.' Vanu also thanked the Malaysian and Sabah governments for their assistance during the disaster. 'Singapore and Malaysia are close neighbours. As neighbours, we help one another, especially in difficult situations. In times of tragedy, we looked beyond nationalities and treated each other as people first.' The 2015 earthquake claimed 18 lives on the mountain, including seven students from Singapore's Tanjong Katong Primary School and four guides.
Straits Times
7 days ago
- Straits Times
Singapore honours Kinabalu mountain guides on the 10th anniversary of Sabah earthquake
KOTA KINABALU - The Singapore High Commission honoured the mountain guides of Mount Kinabalu who played a crucial and heroic role in saving lives in the deadly June 5, 2015 Sabah earthquake. A team led by High Commissioner to Malaysia Vanu Gopala Menon hosted a reception for the mountain guides from the Kinabalu Mountain Guides Association in Kundasang in conjunction with the 10th anniversary of the earthquake that killed 18 people, including primary schoolchildren from Singapore. Mr Vanu Gopala also presented 30 pairs of shoes to association members as part of a symbolic gesture of appreciation to the guides for their bravery in rescuing and saving lives at the mountain in the aftermath of the earthquake. 'The tragic Sabah earthquake in 2015 affected the lives of many people, including several Singaporeans,' he said on July 23 . 'My team and I came to honour the mountain guides who played a very important role in rescuing the climbers and helping to retrieve the bodies of the deceased. 'In 2016, we hosted a reception to thank the mountain guides and kept in touch with them. Ten years after the earthquake, we continue to express our gratitude. Their courage will not be forgotten.' Mr Vanu Gopala also expressed gratitude to the Malaysian and Sabah governments for the assistance they rendered during the earthquake. 'Singapore and Malaysia are close neighbours. As neighbours, we help one another, especially during difficult situations. In times of tragedy, we have looked beyond our nationalities and treated each other as people first,' he added. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Asia Live: Thailand, Cambodia clash with jets, rockets, artillery in deadly border row Asia 9 Thai civilians killed as Thai and Cambodian militaries clash at disputed border: Reports Singapore Boy, 15, charged after being caught with vapes 5 times; ordered to stay 2 years in S'pore Boys' Home Business MOM probing work injury claim flagged by late Sumo Salad boss Jane Lee: MOS Dinesh Business Marina Bay Sands sees record second quarter with revenue up 37% to $1.77 billion Singapore What's key to a good life? Most Singapore residents choose emotional and mental well-being Singapore Over 2 years' jail for man who worked with wife to cheat her then boyfriend of $220k Asia South Korea police raid offices of BTS' agency Hybe over share probe A total of 18 people, including seven students from Singapore's Tanjong Katong Primary School and two teachers, were killed in the 7.15am earthquake that also killed two mountain guides and other climbers. On that day , mountain guides made new paths through the debris and landslide-hit trails to bring about 130 stranded climbers, some of them injured, back to safety. In the absence of any outside assistance due to erratic weather conditions on the mountain, the guides decided to find a way out for the stranded, as aftershocks and dropping temperatures at the summit area could cause more fatalities among survivors. Most of the stranded and injured victims were brought down to safety at Timpohon gate by about 2am on June 6, 2015, averting a potentially major disaster if the stranded climbers continued to remain at the summit area. THE STAR/ASIA NEWS NETWORK
The Star
24-07-2025
- General
- The Star
Singapore honours mountain guides on the 10th anniversary of Sabah earthquake
Singapore High Commissioner to Malaysia Vanu Gopal Menon presenting a pair of shoes to Kinabalu mountain guide during a simple ceremony to honour their actions in rescuing people trapped on the mountain in the 2015 Sabah Earthquake. KOTA KINABALU: The Singapore High Commission honoured the mountain guides of Mount Kinabalu who played a crucial and heroic role in saving lives in the deadly June 5, 2015 Sabah earthquake. A team led by High Commissioner to Malaysia Vanu Gopala Menon hosted a reception for the mountain guides from the Kinabalu Mountain Guides Association in Kundasang in conjunction with the 10th anniversary of the earthquake that killed 18 people including primary school children from Singapore. Vanu Gopala also presented 30 pairs of shoes to association members as part of the symbolic gesture of appreciation to the guides for their bravery in rescuing and saving lives at the mountain in the aftermath of the earthquake. 'The tragic Sabah earthquake in 2015 affected the lives of many people, including several Singaporeans. My team and I came to honour the mountain guides who played a very important role in rescuing the climbers and helping to retrieve the bodies of the deceased. "In 2016, we hosted a reception to thank the mountain guides and kept in touch with them. Ten years after the earthquake, we continue to express our gratitude. Their courage will not be forgotten." he said after the simple ceremony on Wednesday (July 23) Vanu Gopala also expressed gratitude to the Malaysian and Sabah governments for the assistance they rendered during the earthquake. "Singapore and Malaysia are close neighbours. As neighbours, we help one another, especially during difficult situations. In times of tragedy, we have looked beyond our nationalities and treated each other as people first,' he added. A total 18 people including seven students from Singapore's Tanjong Katong Primary School and two teachers were killed in the 7.15am earthquake that also took the life of two mountain guides and other climbers. Mountain guides turned heroes that tragic day as they determinedly made new paths through the debris blocked or landslide hit trails to bring about 130 stranded and some injured climbers back to safety. In the absence of any outside assistance due to erratic weather conditions on the mountain, the guides decided to find a way out for the stranded as aftershocks and dropping temperatures at the summit area could cause more fatalities among survivors. Most of the stranded and injured victims were brought down to safety at Timpohon gate by about 2am on June 6, 2015, averting a potentially major disaster if the stranded climbers continued to remain at the summit area.
