Missing Climber Found Safe on Mount Batu Putih, Husband Credits Prayers

Jaslinda Saludin, a female climber who had been missing on Mount Batu Putih for nearly two weeks, has been found safe, bringing immense relief to her family. Her husband, Haszman Othman, 61, expressed profound gratitude, stating that his wife's safe return was a result of the prayers offered by their children and the Malaysian public. He described the moment he received the news as the most anticipated and joyful after weeks of anxious waiting.

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Thanks to the prayers of the children and the prayers of the Malaysian people, Jaslinda was found.

Haszman shared that he and his daughters, Nurin Darwisyah Mohd Faizal, 26, and Dhia Damia Mohd Faizal, 21, had performed a special prayer (solat hajat) at the foot of Mount Batu Putih on the afternoon of the discovery, praying for Jaslinda's safe return. He believes their prayers were answered, highlighting the collective hope and support that surrounded the search. The family received confirmation of Jaslinda's discovery around 4:00 PM after a call from the police, followed by a visual confirmation through photographs.

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The children are very grateful that Jaslinda was finally found safe. They are excited to see pictures of their mother.

The successful search and rescue (SAR) operation involved a coordinated effort from various agencies, including the police, fire department, JPAM (Malaysian Civil Defence Force), NGOs, and the local Orang Asli community. Haszman extended his heartfelt thanks to all involved, acknowledging their tireless efforts and stating that the family could never fully repay their debt of gratitude. Jaslinda was found to be in a less than optimal health condition but is otherwise safe, marking a happy conclusion to a worrying period for her family and the nation.

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The important thing is that we got her back safely, even though she is not feeling well. This is thanks to the prayers of the children and the prayers of the Malaysian people who were with Jaslinda, thank you Malaysians.