Bukit Tabur Claims the Life of a Private School Teacher

The infamous Bukit Tabur is a favorite hiking trail among seasoned hikers and climbers. Known for its challenging climb and spectacular view of the Klang Gates dam, it’s actually one of KL’s best kept secrets for nature enthusiasts.

Unfortunately, the mountain has once again claimed the life of a victim when a science teacher from a private school fell from the mountain to his death. The victim, Ng Pee Tat, 32, died from severe injuries after falling several metres down a steep slope at 8pm on Tuesday.

Ng and his colleague, 29-year-old David Spencer who is a music teacher at the school in Setia Alam, began their hike at 6pm and made it past the route off Station 9. This was when they realized that they had strayed off course in the darkness.

“As we were climbing down, we saw a rope and used it. It was very slippery with nothing else to hold on to”.

Spencer said that Ng grabbed a thin tree to hold himself up but it broke. Just as Spencer reached out for him, Ng fell to his death. According to one of the rescuers, Ng fell 18 metres.

Spencer climbed back up the slope and hiked down the residential area at the foot of the hill to seek help from a resident. Ng’s body was found by rescue personnel at about 1.30am. He was covered in mud.

According to The Star, Ng’s 63-year-old mother was at a loss for words when she identified the body of her deceased son. She had always advised him against climbing Bukit Tabur, even though he had done wall climbing several times.

“I am tired and heartbroken. I can’t believe that my son left just like that. I wish I could have gone in his place instead,” she said.

Over the course of 13 years, Bukit Tabur has claimed the lives of many, including two medical specialists who were both experienced trekkers.

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