KUALA LUMPUR: A Eurocopter EC725 aircraft were flown to the area in Gunung Kinabalu Laban Rata to help rescue stranded climbers who follow a moderate earthquake that rocked several areas in Sabah Friday morning.
This was stated Defence Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein via a note on Twitter in response to the request of the Minister of Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Seri Move.
He said the plane belonged to the Royal Malaysian Air Force also brought food and drink to those who are stranded.
Earlier Portal requested military helicopters capable of operating in extreme weather conditions are sent to rescue.
Hishammuddin stressed his ministry and the armed forces are always ready to provide assistance to the state.
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An earthquake measuring 5.9 on the Richter scale occurred 16 km north-west of Ranau at 7:15 am, according to the Meteorological Department.
In addition to Ranau, tremors were felt in locations such as Tambunan, Outback, Tuaran, Kota Kinabalu and Kota Belud. Following the incident, Sabah Parks cancel all activities of climbing Mount Kinabalu, Friday.
Meanwhile, a source from the Kinabalu National Park, said there are 138 climbers stranded on the mountain.
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