Sabah deputy chief minister says quake brought on by tourists who stripped naked

[IwantbustyKim]

Roman Catholic Sabah deputy chief minister says quake brought on by tourists who stripped naked at Mount Kinabalu





KUNDASANG - The Sabah earthquake that has so far taken the lives of 11 climbers was a result of the action of Western tourists who had stripped naked near Mount Kinabalu's summit last month, said the state's Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Joseph Pairin Kitingan.

Speaking to reporters on Saturday, he said the tragedy was a "confirmation" of the consequences of the actions of the 10 Europeans who he said had been disrespectful to local customs. He called on the culprits to be brought to a native court to be charged, the Malay Mail Online reported.

"Whether other people believe this or not, it's what we Sabahans believe. When the earthquake happened, it's like a confirmation of our beliefs," he said.

"It is a sacred mountain and you cannot take it lightly," he added.

On May 30, pictures of five naked men on the mountain ­surfaced on social media, followed by a picture of the 10 tourists - including four women - undressing near the south peak of Mount Kinabalu, The Star reported.

Sabahans railed against the images, as they consider the mountain sacred.

Sabah Parks director Datuk Jamili Nais said the four women and six men had split from their group and gone on to the south peak.

The tourist ignored the warnings from their mountain guide, calling him "stupid" and telling him to "go to hell", when he pleaded with them to stop as they took off all their clothes and posed for pictures.

A show-cause letter has been issued to the guide over the incident.

All guides have also been told to ensure they clearly state that going naked on the mountain was strictly prohibited during their briefings to climbers in the future.

Nine more bodies were found on Saturday, bringing the death toll to 11, with eight people still unaccounted for, Sabah Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Masidi Manjun said.

[4getful]

So will these groups of men n women going to be arrested? So far is it the first time earth quake there?
Sometimes don't understand nowadays what's in the mind of all these men n women? U want ppl to respect u, n yet u go naked to demean yourself. Created many rape crime molest crime.

[Eveready99]

And tsunami is caused by people who swam nude in the sea?

[IwantbustyKim]

Originally Posted by 4getful

So will these groups of men n women going to be arrested? So far is it the first time earth quake there?
Sometimes don't understand nowadays what's in the mind of all these men n women? U want ppl to respect u, n yet u go naked to demean yourself. Created many rape crime molest crime.

First time its recorded.... some people never use head before sending out such proclamations...

[LingDan]

Originally Posted by Eveready99

And tsunami is caused by people who swam nude in the sea?

I wouldn't be surprised if they claimed that

[winning04]

Does anyone here wonder why pri sch students went to such an extreme activity? They are just freaking 12 years old! training for HUNGER games?

[hhlover]

We can only feel sad for wat have happen.. might they rest in peace
. Is really sad tat most of them is only 12yrs old.. they r the life of their family.. hope not bro here will make fun of this incident..

[clinton]

Originally Posted by winning04

Does anyone here wonder why pri sch students went to such an extreme activity? They are just freaking 12 years old! training for HUNGER games?

dont blame those kids, blame their parents.

Life need to be so Gaso ma?

[VictorPharoah]

Originally Posted by clinton

dont blame those kids, blame their parents.

Life need to be so Gaso ma?

Somehow parents will reflect on themselves why they allowed their precious kids to attend this excursion.

This will hurt for sometime.

[Lek544]

Remember parents signing indemnity forms so tat schs r
Not held responsible during such high risks activities.
Come to think parents r simply approving death sentence to
Innocent child! RIP to all fallen angels n heroes. I salute all

[johnn]

Originally Posted by Eveready99

And tsunami is caused by people who swam nude in the sea?

offended the sea king, dragon king.
dont play play.

[johnn]

a small stone drop down , or a falling tree branch can hurt,
please wear helmet.