In mid 1998, the people in this area are
in a state of shock. A man in is found
dead without his head. It is believed
that a large Malayan Tiger has attacked
him and ripped his head off for dinner.
This brutal killing is caught on camera
and shown everywhere in nearby towns,
especially in Sungai Siput. However,
this wouldn't stop outdoor enthusiast
from pursuing their dreams into this
unspoilt nature.
From Gunung Korbu, it is seen that
Gunung Yong Yap is impossible to climb,
because of its steep gradient near the
top. In a topo map, it is seen that
Gunung Yong Yap is impossible to access,
because of its distance from the nearest
civilisation. With an opening of logging
track from kampung Lasah to Kuala Mu, an
expedition, which previously took 8 days
to complete is now compressed to 4 days.
Those who have gone to Gunung Yong Yap
would have known this "Ah-Hee", who run
a business by transporting people from
Kampung Lasah to Kuala Mu by using his
Hilux.
Height: 2168 m (Sixth highest in
Peninsular Malaysia)
Location: Korbu Forest Reserve
Foot: Kuala Mu Orang Asli Village
Duration): 4 days
Expedition type: Midweight/Heavyweight
backpacking
Suggested Rucsac Capacity: 50 liters
Estimated Rucsac Loading: 12-16 kg
Water Supply: 2 days without water,
suggested water carrier: 4.5 liter per
person
Summit temperature: 5-15 deg Celcius
To get to the foot of mountain:
From Pudu Raya Bus Terminal (Kuala
Lumpur), take a express coach to Ipoh,
Perak. Then take a bus to Sungai Siput.
Then another bus to kampung Lasah. From
kampung Lasah, take a 4WD vehicle to
Kuala Mu.
Contact for 4WD: Ah-Hee (05-5911257)
Mountain Guides:
Not compulsory, but advisable. Guides
can be obtained from Persatuan Rekreasi
Perak, or Kelab Rekreasi Mahasiswa, UTM
with minimal fee (about RM80 per day)
Estimated Budget (From K.L.): RM 70
(excluding guide)
Emergency:
Make a written report to the nearby
police station, stating your estimated
day you exit the jungle.
