A special meeting will determine the continuation or suspension of the search operation for Jaslinda Saludin, missing on Mount Batu Putih, as SAR expands off-trail with Orang Asli assistance.
Jaslinda Saludin , a 49-year-old woman who went missing during a hiking expedition on Mount Batu Putih , remains the focus of a major search and rescue operation.
The decision on whether to continue or suspend the SAR efforts will be determined at a special meeting scheduled for tomorrow afternoon. According to Datuk Sayani Saidon, Director of the Fire and Rescue Department of Malaysia (JBPM) Perak, the meeting will bring together various relevant agencies, including the police and the Forestry Department, to discuss the findings and plot the future course of the operation.
"Through that meeting, we will determine whether the search operation continues in the next two to three days or is suspended. That decision depends entirely on the results of the discussion among all involved agencies," he stated. The SAR operation, which was activated on Monday following her disappearance during the Trans Spencer Chapman hiking expedition with 13 other hikers and two mountain guides, has been expanded beyond the main trekking trails.
Indigenous community members from Kampung Ampang Woh have joined the effort, planning to initiate their search from the village and break into smaller groups to scour the surrounding areas, particularly off-trail zones. This shift indicates that rescuers suspect Jaslinda may have deviated from the planned route. Earlier reports suggest Jaslinda sustained a leg injury and stopped to rest at Kem Batu Core with another male hiker and a guide after the man experienced breathing difficulties.
While the others remained, Jaslinda is believed to have continued her journey toward the summit alone, after which she was no longer sighted. The ongoing operation now faces a critical juncture: with challenging terrain, limited visibility, and the passage of time, the meeting tomorrow will weigh the risks, resources, and probability of success against the potential dangers of continuing.
Authorities must decide whether to extend the intensive search or regroup and reassess their strategy in the hopes of locating the missing hiker. Key details emerging from the SAR updates point to a complex scenario. The involvement of the Orang Asli community highlights the need for localized knowledge to navigate the dense forest effectively. The decision to search off-trek suggests that initial assumptions about her staying on the path may be incorrect.
The SAR team's coordination between government agencies and indigenous trackers reflects a comprehensive approach. However, the physical toll of the mountain, the injury she sustained, and the elapsed time since she was last seen all add layers of difficulty. Tomorrow's meeting, chaired by the District Officer, will synthesize all intelligence and field reports to chart the next steps in this urgent mission to find Jaslinda
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