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Muhammad Hawari Hashim, a hearing-impaired Malaysian mountaineer participating in the Malaysia Everest 2023 (ME 2023) expedition, has gone missing while descending from Camp Four of Mount Everest.
A search operation is currently underway to locate Muhammad Hawari, who reached the summit of the world’s highest peak before his disappearance.
The Nepalese media outlet, The Himalayan Times (THT) reported that Hawari successfully conquered the summit of Everest at approximately 3:30 pm yesterday (May 19th). Nivesh Karki, the director of Pioneer Adventure, stated that during the climb, Muhammad Hawari proudly carried the flag of his birthplace, Pulau Pinang.
Tragically, Awang Askandar Ampuan Yaacub, another climber from the same expedition, has been confirmed dead.
Apart from Hawari, Singaporean climber Shrinivas Sainis is also missing after reaching the summit yesterday. Straits Times reported that he sent a text message to his wife on Friday saying he had reached the summit of Everest, but he was not likely to make it back down.
Hawari Hashim’s disappearance at Camp Four of Mount Everest
Muhammad Hawari is feared to have gone missing while descending from Camp 4 after successfully conquering the summit of Mount Everest.
Expedition leader Azim Afif Ishak confirmed the matter and stated that the search operation is ongoing. Muhammad Hawari, who is hearing impaired, was last heard from when he was at Camp 4, and it has been almost 24 hours since he was last seen.
Meanwhile, Karki stated that Hawari lost contact with the team when they left the camp to assist another Malaysian climber. A message has been sent to all operators to inquire if Hawari sought shelter in their tents.
Efforts to locate him are being conducted, as the team tries to trace his whereabouts along the commonly used routes.
Tragic loss of Awang Askandar Ampuan Yaacub
Awang Askandar Ampuan Yaacub, aged 56, was part of the same climbing group as Muhammad Hawari. Unfortunately, he met with a fatal accident while climbing Mount Everest and was confirmed dead.
Awang Askandar is the Malaysian Civil Defence Force’s (APM) Kedah director and holds Lt Colonel (PA) rank.
Awang Askandar fell during his ascent, and despite efforts to save him, he tragically lost his life. The news of his demise has saddened the entire expedition team and the mountaineering community.
Meanwhile, the search for Muhammad Hawari continues, with a focus on locating him through aerial searches using a chartered helicopter. The team, including expedition leader Azim Afif and Pioneer Adventure sherpa Ngaa Tenji, is tirelessly working to find Muhammad Hawari.
Ayu Wanirah Naharuddin, another climber from the expedition, shared that Muhammad Hawari went missing when a sherpa fell asleep briefly, and upon waking up, Hawari was not in the tent. Despite extensive search efforts, he has not been found yet.
The ME 2023 expedition, organized by Altitude Exploration Club, commenced on April 2 with the mission to conquer Mount Everest and promote unity and diversity within Malaysia. The government and the Ministry of Youth and Sports (KBS) have extended their support to the expedition, which aims to showcase the nation’s spirit and strength.
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