Malaysian Hiker Dies in Fall on Indonesia’s Mount Rinjani
LOMBOK, Indonesia — A 57-year-old Malaysian man died after a fall on Mount Rinjani in Lombok, Indonesia, authorities reported Saturday.
The Incident
- Rennie Abdul Ghani, 57, fell while climbing Mount Rinjani on Saturday.
- The incident occurred in the Banyu Urip area,according to Mount Rinjani National Park authorities.
- Ghani was part of a group of 23 climbers and had begun his ascent on May 1.
Family’s Response
Mohd Rizman Mohd Khuzaimi, a local actor also known as Riezman Khuzaimi, confirmed the death. Ghani was Khuzaimi’s brother-in-law.
Al-Fatihah.Our family is waiting for the authorities there to provide updates before bringing him back to Malaysia. Thank you to everyone for your prayers for my brother-in-law.
Riezman Khuzaimi
A family member identified as Yana said thay were informed of the incident around 8 p.m. Saturday, Malaysian time, noting that ghani fell around 1 p.m. Malaysian time.
One of Ghani’s children, who was in Medan, Indonesia, is traveling to Lombok to assist with arrangements.
Ghani’s Plans
Ghani, a resident of Setia Alam, Johor Baru, had told his family that this climb would be his last before focusing on running events. [1]
He was also looking forward to performing the Haj next year.
Past Incidents on Mount rinjani
Mount Rinjani has seen other tragedies. In August 2022, an Israeli-born Portuguese trekker died after falling approximately 500 feet while taking a selfie near the peak. [3] The evacuation of the body took four days due to challenging terrain and unpredictable weather.
In another incident, an Israeli man died after falling on Mount Rinjani. [2]
FAQ
- Where is Mount Rinjani?
- Mount Rinjani is located on the island of Lombok, Indonesia.
- What happened to Rennie Abdul ghani?
- He died after falling while climbing Mount Rinjani.
- When did the incident occur?
- Saturday, May 3, 2025.
