KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 20 -- "No one should point fingers at the forest mountain guides (MGP) before the full investigation is completed," said Sabrie Zoo, referring to the case of hiker Mustaqqeem Mansoor, whose body was found atop Gunung Liang in Tanjung Malim, Perak.

Sabrie, 44, a veteran mountain guide at Gunung Tahan with over 27 years of experience, stressed that blame cannot be placed on the two guides involved until the investigation is finalised, according to Berita Harian.

He noted that each MGP undergoes extensive training to ensure the safety of hikers.

"Even though I am not a member of MGP, my duties and responsibilities remain the same. I was disappointed when some parties claimed that a guide abandoned a hiker at the summit ...