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Don't leave friends behind when hiking, practice 'buddy system' - Liyana Jasmay
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Don't leave friends behind when hiking, practice 'buddy system' - Liyana Jasmay

From Utusan Malaysia · () Malay

Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Malaysian actress Liyana Jasmay advises hikers to prioritize safety and practice the 'buddy system' following recent disappearances.
  • She shared her personal experience of not being an avid hiker but emphasized the importance of preparation, including bringing a religious teacher on filming expeditions in forests.
  • Jasmay expressed concern after a hiker went missing and was found deceased, urging all climbers to stay together on trails.

Actress and singer Liyana Jasmay is urging the public to prioritize safety during hiking activities, advocating for the 'buddy system' in light of recent cases of missing hikers. Jasmay, 38, expressed sadness over the disappearances and stressed the importance of not leaving companions alone on trails.

While not an avid hiker herself, Jasmay noted that during filming expeditions in forest areas, thorough preparations are always made, including bringing along a religious teacher. "There will definitely be a religious teacher and other members who will accompany us," she stated, expressing hope for the swift recovery of missing hikers.

I am so sad to see so many cases of people going missing while hiking. I hope everyone practices the 'buddy system' and never leaves a friend alone while hiking.

โ€” Liyana JasmayExpressing concern over recent hiker disappearances and advocating for safety measures.

Her remarks follow the recent report of a hiker, Nur Izzati Humaira, who went missing after descending a hill alone and was later found deceased. Jasmay voiced her concern, emphasizing that all hikers should have companions throughout their climbing activities.

There will definitely be a religious teacher and other members who will accompany us.

โ€” Liyana JasmayDescribing the preparations made for filming expeditions in forest areas.
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Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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